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Small Glazed Ceramic Hearth Tiles from Japan

Glazed ceramic tiles for fireplace hearths, each with largest surface <38.7 cm², providing decorative heat-resistant finishing. Fits 6907.40.30.00 specifications for small glazed ceramic finishing tiles fired per chapter requirements.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test for proper firing (>800°C) to distinguish from cured resin products excluded from Chapter 69

• Label as 'finishing ceramics' not 'refractory' to avoid heading 6902/6903

• Provide end-use declarations for hearth vs. wall to support classification