Unglazed Terracotta Paving Tiles

These unglazed terracotta tiles are fired ceramic products with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight, made from clay-based materials ideal for outdoor paving. They fall under HTS 6907.23.10.51 as unglazed wall or paving tiles not suitable for roofing, with their porous nature confirmed by ASTM C373 testing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+35.0%45%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6907.21.10Same rate: 45%

If water absorption ≤10% by weight

Lower absorption unglazed tiles move to 6907.21, as porosity threshold determines subheading within ceramic tiles.

6801.00.00.00Lower: 37.8% vs 45%

If 3.2 cm or thicker

US note excludes articles 3.2 cm+ thickness from 'tiles'; classifies as worked monumental stone instead.

6905.10.00Higher: 48.5% vs 45%

If used for roofing

Roofing tiles, even unglazed and high absorption, fall under 6905 per chapter structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify water absorption exceeds 10% via ASTM C373 test; provide lab certification to avoid reclassification to lower absorption subheadings

Ensure tiles are under 3.2 cm thick to qualify as 'tiles' per US notes; thicker slabs may shift to heading 6801

Declare exact dimensions and firing process; unglazed surface must be evident to prevent misclassification as glazed tiles