Unglazed Small Hearth Tiles from China
Unglazed ceramic tiles for fireplace hearths, small enough to fit 30 cm square, fired clay bodies for heat-resistant finishing. Designed for floor-level finishing around fireplaces. Classed in HTS 6907.40.10.11 as unglazed finishing ceramics despite hearth mention in hierarchy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prove non-refractory nature (not >high melting points) to avoid 6903 reclassification
• Invoice must specify max surface dimensions with diagram to confirm ≤30 cm square
• Beware set sales with grouts—may trigger Chapter 68 if considered installation components