Terracotta Spanish Roof Tiles from Japan
Low-profile, S-shaped terracotta tiles fired from clay for durable, red-hued roofing in Spanish colonial architecture. Falls under HTS 6905.90.0050 as other ceramic roofing tiles for constructional purposes. Excludes non-fired or resin-cured products per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab test results per ASTM C373 confirming low water absorption typical of fired ceramics
• Declare as constructional goods with installation specs to avoid ornamental duties
• Watch for bulk packaging misclassified as retail sets