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
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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