Glazed High-Absorption Hearth Tile 4x8 inch from China
4x8 inch glazed ceramic hearth tile for fireplace surrounds, earthenware absorbing >10% water post-firing. HTS 6907.23.90.11 covers this small glazed tile for hearth/wall finishing applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Specify 'hearth tile' in invoices but affirm non-refractory status for Chapter 69
• Test volatility removal temp >800°C to confirm true firing vs curing exclusion
• Package to prevent chipping; claim no damage deductions without inspection