Unglazed Terracotta Floor Tiles 4x4 Inch from China
These small unglazed terracotta tiles measure 4x4 inches, with the largest surface area fitting within a 30 cm square, designed for indoor flooring or wall applications. They are fired ceramic products with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight, classifying them under unglazed tiles in HTS 6907.23.10.11 due to their porous earthenware body and size specification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify water absorption via ASTM C373 test to confirm >10% threshold; provide firing certificates proving post-shaping heat treatment over 800°C
• Avoid misclassification as roofing tiles by specifying interior use only