Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Picture Frame from China
An ornamental picture frame constructed from fired ceramic tiles with hand-painted decorative motifs, shaped and fired per Chapter 69 standards. It qualifies for HTS 6913.90.20.00 as 'other ornamental ceramic articles of ceramic tile,' not a functional frame material under other chapters.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab test results for water absorption if borderline stoneware/earthenware to confirm ceramic tile status
• Avoid marketing as 'tile for framing' to prevent 6907 misclassification
• Declare as fully fired ornamental to comply with chapter notes