Hand-Painted Ceramic Tile Picture Frame from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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