Glazed Porcelain Backsplash Tiles 25x25 cm from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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