Glazed Earthenware Floor Tiles 8x8 Inch from Japan
8x8 inch glazed earthenware floor tiles for residential flooring, with water absorption over 10% by weight, fitting HTS 6907.23.90.51 as 'other' glazed tiles. Fired from clay-based materials, they offer affordability and rustic appeal but require sealing for heavy use. Their high porosity excludes them from low-absorption categories.
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
• Conduct absorption testing per ASTM C373; samples must be fired ceramic, not cured below 800°C
• Declare exact dimensions and glazing to prevent reclassification as mosaic cubes (6907.40)