Unglazed Clay Wall Finishing Tiles from China
Hand-formed unglazed clay tiles for wall finishing, each sized to fit within a 30 cm square, fired to create durable ceramic surfaces. Essential clay ingredient with water absorption >3% qualifies as earthenware-style but classified by form. Fits HTS 6907.40.10.11 for unglazed small finishing ceramics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Conduct ASTM C373 absorption test; >3% may suggest earthenware but form dictates 6907 classification
• Include kiln firing records to demonstrate compliance with Chapter 69 note (c) requirements
• Package to prevent chipping—damaged tiles risk reclassification during customs inspection