Unglazed Small Hearth Tiles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
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
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