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Porcelain Lab Spotting Tile from Japan

Glazed porcelain tile with multiple wells for chemical spotting tests in laboratories. Classified HTS 6909.90.00.00 as laboratory ceramic ware (<3.2cm thick per US tile note).

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

• Specify well configuration for spotting to prove lab function

• Measure thickness; >3.2cm risks non-tile technical receptacle

• Scientific inertness certification essential