Rustic Unglazed Clay Wall Tiles from Japan
Hand-formed unglazed clay tiles with high water absorption (>10%) for decorative interior/exterior walls, fired from inorganic nonmetallic materials like clays. HTS 6907.23.10.51 applies to these other unglazed tiles excluding specific mosaic or roofing types.
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
• Provide absorption test results upfront; exceeding 10% keeps it from porcelain/stoneware reclassification
• Document as 'other' unglazed tiles—not mosaic cubes—to stay in .51 subheading
• Check for backing; if on mesh backing as mosaics, may shift despite high absorption