Porous Unglazed Wall Tiles from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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