Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 12x12 Inch

A glazed porcelain ceramic tile measuring 12x12 inches, designed for interior wall applications in bathrooms and kitchens. It falls under HTS 6907.40.90.51 as a finishing ceramic tile that is glazed and not specifically classified elsewhere in the heading. Fired after shaping to meet Chapter 69 requirements, with water absorption under 0.5%.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+35.0%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6907.40.20Higher: 45% vs 43.5%

If ceramic mosaic cubes or the like, on a backing

Mosaic assemblies with backing shift to specific mosaic subheading, separate from individual finishing tiles.

6914.90Lower: 15.6% vs 43.5%

If not qualifying as tile due to thickness >=3.2 cm

US note excludes thick items from 'tiles'; classifies as other ceramic articles of heading 6914.

6905.10.00Higher: 48.5% vs 43.5%

If unglazed

Unglazed ceramic wall tiles fall under unglazed finishing ceramics heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify tile thickness is under 3.2 cm to qualify as 'tile' per US notes for headings 6905/6907; thicker items may shift to 6904

Provide firing certificates and water absorption test results (ASTM C373) to confirm classification as ceramic tile, avoiding earthenware misclassification

Label material composition accurately; porcelain vs stoneware affects duty rates in related subheadings

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