Unglazed Earthenware Hearth Tiles from China
Unglazed earthenware tiles for fireplace surrounds, absorbing >3% water with clay body, fired after shaping. Classified in HTS 6907.40.10 as unglazed finishing ceramics, not refractory. Provide traditional hearth aesthetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Test absorption per ASTM C373; >3% confirms earthenware, avoiding stoneware disputes
• Distinguish from refractory via end-use declaration; hearth decor vs industrial heat
• Bundle import entries with similar patterns to simplify value assessments