Glazed Earthenware Kitchen Backsplash Tile 4x4 inch from Japan
A 4x4 inch glazed ceramic tile designed for kitchen backsplashes, made from earthenware with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10 percent by weight. It fits HTS 6907.23.90.11 as it is a glazed wall tile where the largest surface area is enclosed in a square less than 30 cm side, intended for finishing interior surfaces.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18.5%
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
Import Tips
• Verify water absorption exceeds 10% via ASTM C373 test to confirm classification in high absorption category
• Provide lab certification for glazing and dimensions; ensure tiles are fired after shaping per Chapter 69 notes
• Avoid misclassification as porcelain (6907.22) by documenting earthenware composition and opacity