Glazed Clay Hearth Tile from China
Glazed ceramic tiles specifically for fireplace hearths, with high water absorption over 10% allowing flexibility in high-heat home environments. Falls under HTS 6907.23.90 as 'other' glazed tiles of high porosity, distinct from lower-absorption precision tiles. Meets Chapter 69 firing standards using clay essential ingredient.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
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
• Provide firing temperature documentation (>800°C) to distinguish from non-ceramic cured products excluded from Chapter 69
• Label as 'hearth tiles' accurately; misdescription as floor tiles risks reclassification
• Test and certify absorption rate; high variability in clay bodies common pitfall for audits