Unglazed Ceramic Wall Tiles from China
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.
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
• 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