Unglazed Stoneware Mosaic Decorative Cubes from Japan
Unglazed stoneware mosaic cubes (20mm size) for decorative interior features like fireplace surrounds. Naturally opaque body absorbs <3% water per U.S. note, fired after clay shaping. Classed in HTS 6907.30.10.51 as unglazed mosaic other.
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
• Differentiate stoneware via absorption test (0.1-3%); not porcelain's translucency
• Import as sets on backing to leverage mosaic provision over individual cubes
• Avoid exclusion under (l) buttons if small—size and use determine tile status