Unglazed Mini Ceramic Backsplash Tiles from Japan
Mini unglazed ceramic tiles specifically for kitchen backsplashes, with maximum surface area within 30 cm square, fired from nonmetallic inorganic materials. Used for decorative finishing in wet areas. HTS 6907.40.10.11 covers these small, unglazed finishing ceramics.
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 'backsplash finishing use' in commercial invoice to support 'finishing ceramics' classification
• Check for artificial coloring—may affect porcelain definition per U.S. note but not primary classifier here
• Use proper HTS for partial shipments; mixing sizes risks entire lot moving to larger tile codes