Unglazed Terracotta Paving Slabs 16x16 Inch from Japan
Handmade unglazed terracotta slabs 16x16 inches for rustic outdoor paving, fired from clay at high temperatures after shaping. These qualify as unglazed finishing ceramics under HTS 6907.40.10.51, distinct from glazed or roofing tiles. Natural red hue from iron in clay, with absorption allowing patio durability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit firing certificates proving post-shaping heat >800°C to comply with Chapter 69 exclusion of low-temp cured items
• Declare thickness if ≥3.2 cm to distinguish from thin tiles under US note for headings 6905/6907
• Watch for contamination with organic binders pre-firing, which could exclude from ceramic classification