Heading 6907
Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics
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Heading 6907 covers ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, mosaic cubes and the like, and finishing ceramics. The heading splits first by product type (tile, mosaic cube, finishing ceramic), then by water absorption coefficient for tiles, then glazed versus unglazed, and finally by surface area size. Most lines carry a general (MFN) rate of 8.5 or 10%.
Products in this heading
- Glazed porcelain floor tiles with water absorption of 0.5% or less
- Unglazed ceramic wall tiles in small mosaic sizes
- Glazed ceramic mosaic cubes on mesh backing
- Ceramic paving tiles for exterior walkways
- Unglazed quarry-type tiles with water absorption over 10%
- Glazed finishing ceramics such as border and trim pieces
- Small glazed mosaic tiles under 7 cm on a side
- Ceramic hearth tiles
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide the product type first: flat tile, mosaic cube, or finishing ceramic.
- For tiles, determine the water absorption coefficient by weight: not over 0.5%, over 0.5 but not over 10%, or over 10%.
- Check whether the face is glazed or unglazed.
- Measure the largest surface area, since lines turn on whether it fits in a 7 cm square, a 30 cm square, or is under 38.7 cm2.
- For small glazed pieces, check tile count per square meter and whether faces are bounded by straight lines.
Often confused with
- Heading 6904Ceramic building bricks and flooring blocks
Bricks and blocks are classified as constructional brickwork, not as tiles.
- Heading 6905Roofing tiles and chimney pots
Roofing tiles and architectural ornaments have their own heading.
- Heading 6902Refractory ceramic tiles for kilns and furnaces
Refractory goods are separated by heat resistance, not by tile size or absorption.
- Heading 6910Ceramic sinks, toilets and washbasins
Sanitary fixtures are classified by fixture type.
- Heading 6911Porcelain dinnerware and mugs
Tableware and kitchenware are classified by article type, not as tiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for glazed ceramic floor tiles with water absorption of 0.5% or less?
Use 6907.21.90.11 for glazed tiles whose largest surface area fits in a 30 cm square, or 6907.21.90.51 for larger glazed tiles. Both carry a general (MFN) rate of 8.5%.
What is the duty on glazed ceramic mosaic cubes?
Glazed mosaic cubes in other sizes fall under 6907.30.90.11 or 6907.30.90.51, both at a general (MFN) rate of 8.5%. Smaller glazed cubes that fit in a 7 cm square can fall under 6907.30.40.00 at 8.5%.
How do I classify unglazed ceramic tiles with water absorption over 10%?
Start with the unglazed lines in subheading 6907.23. Tiles fitting in a 30 cm square go in 6907.23.10.11 at a general (MFN) rate of 10%, and other unglazed tiles go in 6907.23.10.51 at 10%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.
All lines in heading 6907
- 6907.21.10.05Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm10%
- 6907.21.10.11Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less10%
- 6907.21.10.51Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5% / Unglazed / Other10%
- 6907.21.20.00Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines10%
- 6907.21.30.00The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm210%
- 6907.21.40.00Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5% / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.21.90.11Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less8.5%
- 6907.21.90.51Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5% / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.22.10.05Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm10%
- 6907.22.10.11Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less10%
- 6907.22.10.51Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40 / Unglazed / Other10%
- 6907.22.20.00Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines10%
- 6907.22.30.00The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm210%
- 6907.22.40.00Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40 / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.22.90.11Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less8.5%
- 6907.22.90.51Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40 / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.23.10.05Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm10%
- 6907.23.10.11Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less10%
- 6907.23.10.51Of a water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 10 percent / Unglazed / Other10%
- 6907.23.20.00Having not over 3229 tiles per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines10%
- 6907.23.30.00The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm210%
- 6907.23.40.00Of a water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 10 percent / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.23.90.11Tiles, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less8.5%
- 6907.23.90.51Of a water absorption coefficient by weight exceeding 10 percent / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.30.10.05Cubes and the like, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm10%
- 6907.30.10.11Cubes and the like, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30cm or less10%
- 6907.30.10.51Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 / Unglazed / Other10%
- 6907.30.20.00Having not over 3229 cubes per square meter, most of which have straight lines10%
- 6907.30.30.00The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm210%
- 6907.30.40.00Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.30.90.11Cubes and the like, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less8.5%
- 6907.30.90.51Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.40.10.05Finishing ceramics, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm10%
- 6907.40.10.11Finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less10%
- 6907.40.10.51Finishing ceramics / Unglazed / Other10%
- 6907.40.20.00Having not over 3229 finishing ceramics per square meter, most of which have faces bounded entirely by straight lines10%
- 6907.40.30.00The largest surface area of which is less than 38.7 cm210%
- 6907.40.40.00Finishing ceramics / Glazed / Other8.5%
- 6907.40.90.11Finishing ceramics, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is 30 cm or less8.5%
- 6907.40.90.51Finishing ceramics / Glazed / Other8.5%