Glazed Porcelain Micro Tile from China
Tiny 3x3 cm glazed porcelain tiles with low water absorption (<0.5%), ideal for backsplashes and intricate patterns. Classified under HTS 6907.40.40.00 for small glazed finishing ceramics not exceeding 7 cm square side. Meets porcelain definition via translucency and firing process.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
• Conduct ASTM C373 water absorption test to prove porcelain status (<0.5% absorption) distinguishing from earthenware
• Include technical specs on glaze type and firing temp in commercial invoice to support 'finishing ceramics' classification
• Watch for misdeclaration as larger tiles; photograph samples showing square enclosure under 7 cm