Unglazed Ceramic Wall Tiles
Unglazed ceramic tiles for interior wall finishing, made from clay-based bodies fired after shaping with a matte, natural finish. Classified in HTS 6907.40.10 as unglazed finishing ceramics, not meeting stoneware or porcelain absorption limits. They provide a rustic aesthetic for bathrooms and kitchens.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If glazed or decorated
Glazed ceramic finishing tiles move to 6907.23; surface glazing alters the specific subheading.
If thicker than 3.2 cm
U.S. note excludes tiles 3.2 cm+ from 'tiles' definition in 6905/6907, potentially shifting to other ceramic provisions.
If sold as sanitary ware components
If intended for bathroom fixtures like sinks, they classify under porcelain sanitary ware in 6910, based on end use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Conduct ASTM C373 water absorption test; earthenware over 3% may reclassify, a frequent audit trigger
• Include firing certificates to prove compliance with Chapter 69 'fired after shaping' note; avoid rejection for unfired products
• Label as 'finishing ceramics' not 'building materials' to prevent misrouting to structural headings
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