Glazed Ceramic Outdoor Paving Tile from Germany
A durable glazed ceramic tile designed for outdoor patios and walkways, featuring a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight, making it suitable for exposed areas. Classified under HTS 6907.23.90 as a glazed paving tile with high porosity not meeting lower absorption thresholds of other subheadings. Fired after shaping from clay-based materials per Chapter 69 requirements.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 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 certificates for CBP review
• Ensure tiles are fired post-shaping and not merely cured below 800°C to qualify under Chapter 69
• Declare thickness if over 3.2 cm to avoid misclassification under tile exclusions in headings 6905/6907