Unglazed Small Hearth Tiles from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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