Glass Mosaic Tiles for Backsplash from China
Small, colorful glass cubes and tiles designed specifically for creating decorative backsplashes in kitchens and bathrooms. These smallwares are on a mesh backing for easy installation and fall under HTS 7016.10.00.00 as they are intended for mosaic or similar decorative purposes, not structural building use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.7%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the glass smallwares are explicitly for decorative mosaics, not construction tiles, to avoid reclassification under 7016.90
• Provide documentation proving mosaic intent, such as marketing materials or installation guides showing non-structural use
• Check for backing material; mesh-backed sheets simplify customs but ensure backing doesn't alter glass classification