Glazed Ceramic Wall Tile 12x12 Inch from Japan
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%.
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
• 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