Black Glazed Straight Edge Mosaic Cubes on Fiber Mesh from Japan
Premium black glazed ceramic mosaic cubes (18x18x6mm) on fiber mesh backing, 3000 cubes/m² with straight lines on majority for sharp patterns. Classified in HTS 6907.30.20.00 as qualifying glazed mosaic cubes: small surface area, low density, straight-edged. Used in luxury bathroom walls and fireplace surrounds.
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
• Specify backing material (fiber/glass) doesn't exceed 50% weight to maintain tile classification
• Customs may require disassembly verification; ship samples showing individual cubes
• Document water absorption per ASTM C373 if claiming porcelain (≤0.5%) for potential duty differences