Glazed Straight-Edge Ceramic Wall Tiles 5x5 cm from Japan
These small 5 cm x 5 cm glazed ceramic tiles feature straight-edged faces and are designed for wall finishing applications. Classified under HTS 6907.40.20.00 because they are fired ceramic finishing tiles with the largest surface enclosed in a square less than 7 cm, having not over 3229 per square meter, and most faces bounded by straight lines. They meet the chapter requirement of being fired after shaping at high temperatures.
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Import Tips
• Verify water absorption via ASTM C373 test to confirm classification as non-earthenware finishing ceramics, as higher absorption may shift to Chapter 69 earthenware headings
• Provide firing certificates and dimension proofs showing largest face fits <7 cm square and density ≤3229/m² to avoid misclassification as larger tiles under 6907.40.40
• Label tiles clearly as 'finishing ceramics' and include backing details if present; common pitfall is importing unfired or resin-cured products excluded from Chapter 69