Glazed Porcelain Wall Tiles 4x8 Inch Subway Style from Japan
Classic subway-style glazed porcelain wall tiles in 4x8 inch size, ideal for kitchen backsplashes and bathroom walls. With water absorption ≤0.5% by weight, they qualify under HTS 6907.21.90 for glazed, low-absorption ceramic wall tiles other than specified subheadings. These are fired ceramic products from clay and siliceous materials.
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
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming glaze application post-forming and firing above 800°C
• Label shipments clearly as 'wall tiles' to differentiate from paving or hearth uses
• Watch for mosaic assemblies on backing, which may require separate evaluation under tile provisions