Glazed High-Absorption Floor Tile from Japan
Glazed ceramic floor tiles for residential use with water absorption >10%, allowing economic clay formulations. Under HTS 6907.23.90 as other glazed high-porosity tiles for hearth/wall/paving. Clay-fired body per US earthenware definition (>3% absorption).
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
• Distinguish from porcelain imports; high absorption avoids anti-dumping on low-porosity Chinese tiles
• Document non-toy/sports use per Chapter exclusions (k)