Glazed Porcelain Backsplash Tiles 25x25 cm from Germany
25 cm square glazed porcelain tiles for kitchen backsplashes, engineered for ≤0.5% water absorption and scratch resistance. HTS 6907.21.90.11 applies to these glazed wall tiles fitting 30 cm square limit. Fired ceramic body meets all Chapter 69 and U.S. note criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use invoices specifying 'porcelain' and absorption rate; generic 'ceramic' invites scrutiny
• For sets, value per tile; avoid aggregating if not matching specified set patterns
• Inspect for chipping pre-shipment; damaged tiles often downclassified or rejected