Small Glazed Ceramic Backsplash Tiles from Japan
Precision-fired small tiles for kitchen backsplashes, glazed with water absorption 0.5-10%, fitting the <7cm square surface criterion of HTS 6907.22.40.00. Made from clay-silica blends, they provide durable, low-porosity wall protection.
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
• Ensure supplier provides glazed surface certification and dimension specs to match 6907.22.40 exactly
• Batch test water absorption; inconsistencies can lead to duty adjustments or penalties
• Document end use as wall tiles, not decorative art, to prevent shift to Chapter 69 exclusions