Hand-Painted Glazed Ceramic Glass Mosaic from Japan
1.5x1.5 cm hand-painted glazed ceramic tiles mimicking glass for luxury wall mosaics. HTS 6907.40.40.00 applies to these small glazed finishing ceramics capable of fitting in <7 cm square. Decorated post-firing but remains ceramic tile per chapter notes.
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
• Document post-firing decoration process to avoid exclusion; ensure base material fired >800°C before glazing
• Separate from glass imports; provide material composition analysis showing clay/silica ceramic base
• For sets, declare as individual tiles unless backed, preventing set classification under other chapters