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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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