Unglazed Terracotta Paving Tiles from Japan
These unglazed terracotta tiles are fired ceramic products with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight, designed for outdoor paving applications. They feature a natural reddish-brown color from iron-rich clay and porous surface typical of high-absorption earthenware. Classified under HTS 6907.23.10 as unglazed flags and paving tiles not exceeding 3.2 cm in thickness.
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
• Verify water absorption exceeds 10% via ASTM C373 testing; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Confirm tiles are <3.2 cm thick to avoid reclassification as non-tiles under US notes
• Provide firing temperature documentation (>800°C) to prove Chapter 69 eligibility