Glazed Earthenware Wall Tile from Japan
Traditional glazed earthenware tiles for interior kitchen or bathroom walls, absorbing over 10% water due to clay body composition. HTS 6907.23.90 covers these 'other' high-porosity glazed wall tiles outside specific subheadings. Confirmed ceramic via post-shaping firing and ASTM C373 absorption test.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include material composition breakdown showing clay essential ingredient per US notes
• Avoid bulk packaging claims; retail-packed wall tiles face different valuation scrutiny