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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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