Custom Glazed Ceramic Finishing Tile for Fireplace Surround from Japan
Custom-sized glazed ceramic tiles for fireplace surrounds, heat-resistant but not refractory. Classified HTS 6907.40.90.51 as other finishing ceramics, glazed and fired >800°C. Excludes true hearth tiles.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from hearth tiles by end-use; decorative surround vs functional hearth affects subheading
• Certify non-refractory status (<85% specific oxides) to stay out of 6902-6903
• For sets with grouts, classify as individual tiles unless backing present