Unglazed Porcelain Paving Tiles 12x12 from China
Square 12x12 inch porcelain paving tiles with water absorption ≤0.5%, fired after shaping from inorganic nonmetallic materials, unglazed surface for outdoor patios. Classified under 6907.21.10 as unglazed ceramic paving tiles with low water absorption, suitable for high-traffic areas. Meets Chapter 69 requirements for fired ceramic products not exceeding 0.5% absorption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify water absorption ≤0.5% via ASTM C373 test with documentation; ensure tiles <3.2cm thick per US notes
• Provide firing process certificates to confirm Chapter 69 applicability; avoid misclassification as building stone (6801)