Unglazed Terracotta Paving Tiles from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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