Mini Glazed Ceramic Wall Tiles from China
Miniature glazed ceramic tiles for wall finishing, each with surface area less than 38.7 cm², commonly used in shower surrounds and feature walls. Classified under 6907.40.30.00 as glazed finishing ceramics meeting the precise small size criteria after proper ceramic firing process.
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
• Measure largest surface area precisely; CBP uses actual dimensions, not nominal sizes
• Include lab test results for water absorption if stoneware/earthenware claims per US notes
• Document as 'finishing ceramics' not 'paving tiles' to prevent reclassification to higher duties