Unglazed Clay Patio Floor Tiles from China
Porous unglazed clay tiles for residential patios, made from natural clay fired to achieve >10% water absorption. Their rustic texture suits Mediterranean-style flooring and allows breathability. HTS 6907.23.10 covers these as unglazed wall or paving tiles of high absorption earthenware.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'unglazed' to prevent misclassification as glazed under 6907.22
• Include manufacturer specs confirming no glaze and post-firing absorption test results
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking industrial bricks to stay in tile classification