Porous Unglazed Wall Tiles from Japan
High-porosity unglazed ceramic tiles for interior walls in wet areas like showers, with >10% water absorption allowing vapor transmission. Made from earthenware clay and fired without glaze. Classified in HTS 6907.23.10 as unglazed wall tiles meeting chapter firing requirements.
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
• Differentiate from brick in entry summary; specify 'finishing tiles' use
• CBP may require fired body composition analysis for clay content verification
• Ship in retail packaging to avoid bulk material scrutiny