Decorative Glazed Hearth Tiles from Japan
Small glazed tiles for fireplace surrounds, with water absorption 0.5-10% and surfaces fitting <7cm squares, precisely matching HTS 6907.22.40.00 for fired ceramic hearth tiles. Heat-resistant body from high-melting oxides and clays.
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
• Specify hearth end use in entry docs but confirm dimensions to avoid larger tile subheadings
• Fire certification mandatory; articles heated <800°C are excluded per Chapter notes
• Watch for set packaging; bulk import vs retail sets may affect value declarations