Glazed High-Absorption Hearth Tile 4x8 inch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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