Unglazed Ceramic Wall Tiles 4x4 Inch Subway Style from China
Small 4x4 inch unglazed ceramic wall tiles in subway style, produced by firing shaped clay-based bodies at high temperatures for kitchen backsplashes. Classified under HTS 6907.40.10.51 as unglazed finishing ceramics other than specific roofing types. They are non-translucent with water absorption typically under 3% per US notes.
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
• Include technical specs confirming unglazed matte finish and fired ceramic body to prevent misclassification as porcelain under 6907.22
• Label shipments clearly as 'finishing ceramics - unglazed' and avoid any post-fire glazing to maintain 6907.40.10 status
• Test for water absorption; if over 3% it may qualify as earthenware but still fits if fired properly