Unglazed Ceramic Floor Tiles 20x20 cm from Germany
Dense unglazed ceramic tiles sized 20 cm x 20 cm for hearth or floor paving, featuring water absorption coefficient by weight ≤0.5%. Classified in HTS 6907.21.10.11 due to small size (≤30 cm square enclosure), unglazed finish, and exclusion from refractory or higher absorption subheadings. Commonly used in high-traffic residential flooring.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include manufacturer specs confirming firing above 800°C and water absorption ≤0.5% to meet Chapter 69 fired ceramic requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of thickness ≥3.2 cm, which excludes from 'tiles' definition under 6907; measure and declare accurately
• Label as 'unglazed' with photos; glazing discovered post-entry leads to duty adjustments and penalties