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Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 6907
Subheading 690723 · $23.1M of $161.8M
U.S. imports of ceramic flags, paving & wall tiles — water absorption exceeding 10% (HS 690723) totaled $23.1M in July 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles — Water Absorption Exceeding 10% paid $2.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $16.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles — Water Absorption Exceeding 10% imports of $23.1M in July 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $19.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataCeramic tiles with a water absorption coefficient exceeding 10% by weight are the most porous tier of the heading 6907 classification, typically encompassing traditional earthenware wall tiles, terracotta-style products, and certain handcrafted tiles used in decorative and heritage-style applications. Spain leads US imports under this subheading, with Mexico and Italy also significant sources. The US schedule divides the heading into unglazed lines (6907231000–6907231051) and glazed lines (6907232000–6907239051), with further breakpoints by facial surface area consistent with the other 6907.2x subheadings. Because high-absorption tiles are more susceptible to freeze-thaw damage, end-use suitability for exterior or wet-area applications is a key commercial consideration alongside classification.
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2.5K shipments/mo
Classification is determined by the actual water absorption coefficient measured per an accepted test method (ASTM C373 or ISO 10545-3). A result above 10% places the tile in 6907.23 regardless of how close it is to the boundary. If a manufacturer's certificate and an independent lab result conflict, CBP will typically rely on the independent test. Importers dealing with borderline products should obtain multiple test certificates and consider a binding ruling request to lock in the correct subheading before large shipments arrive.
Glazed and unglazed tiles within 6907.23 are classified into separate 10-digit lines — for example, 6907231000 series for unglazed and 6907232000 series onward for glazed — and may carry different normal trade relations (NTR) duty rates. Additionally, any applicable antidumping or countervailing duty order may have scope language that distinguishes glazed from unglazed products, so confirming the finish type is essential for both classification and trade-remedy compliance.
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Imports
$23.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$428KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6907239051 | Glzd Cermc Flags,Etc, H20 Ab Exceeding 10%,Other | $13.8M | 11.92% | 73.10% | $1.6M |
| 6907239011 | Glzd Cermc Tile, Lt 30 Cm, H20 Ab Over 10%, Other | $7.9M | 11.62% | 65.77% | $922K |
| 6907231051 | Unglzd Cermc Tile,H20 Abs Exceeding 10%, Other | $761K | 13.56% | 65.25% | $103K |
| 6907234000 | Glzd Cermc Flags, H20 Ab Over 10%, Lt 7 Cm, Other | $318K | 12.62% | 69.90% | $40K |
| 6907231011 | Unglzd Cermc Tile, 30 Cm or Less, H20 Ab Over 10% | $116K | 5.68% | 49.69% | $7K |
| 6907233000 | Glzd Cermc Flags, H20 Ab Gt 10%,Lt 7cm, Lt 38.7cm2 | $60K | 8.88% | 44.41% | $5K |
| 6907232000 | Glzd Cermc Flag, H20 Ab Gt 10%, Lt 7 Cm,Lt 3229/M2 | $49K | 18.78% | 100.00% | $9K |
| 6907231005 | Unglzd Cermc Tile, Lt 7 Cm, H20 Ab Over 10% | $45K | 20.00% | 100.00% | $9K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6907239000 | Glazed Ceramic Flags H20 Abs Gt 10%, NESOI | $257K |
| 6907235000 | Glzd Ceram Tiles H20 Abs Gt 10% Fttng in Sq Un 7cm | $156K |
| 6907231000 | Unglazed Ceramic Flags H20 Abs Gt 10% | $14K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Spain and Mexico together supply 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
31.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.87%.