Glazed Porcelain Polished Floor Tiles 12x24 Inch from Japan
These 12x24 inch glazed porcelain tiles feature a polished finish suitable for residential and commercial flooring. They are fired ceramic products with a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%, classifying them under HTS 6907.21 as low-absorption glazed wall or floor tiles other than those in subheadings 6907.30 or 6907.40.
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
• Verify water absorption via ASTM C373 test (≤0.5% required); provide certified lab reports to Customs
• Ensure tiles are under 3.2 cm thick to qualify as 'tiles' per US notes for heading 6907
• Label shipments clearly distinguishing from mosaic cubes or finishing ceramics to avoid misclassification