Decorative Glazed Ceramic Backsplash Tile 4x4 Inch from Japan
Small 4x4 inch glazed ceramic tiles with decorative patterns for kitchen backsplashes. HTS 6907.40.90.51 covers these as other glazed finishing ceramics, fired and shaped per chapter notes. Translucent body qualifies as porcelain or chinaware equivalent.
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 pattern consistency if part of sets; US notes on sets apply indirectly via value determination
• Test and certify water absorption <0.5% for white body claims to avoid stoneware (up to 3%) reclassification
• Avoid importing with furniture components to prevent Chapter 94 exclusion