Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles — Water Absorption Exceeding 10% (HS 690723) totaled $20.4M in August 2026, imported from 38 countries.
Importers of Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles — Water Absorption Exceeding 10% paid $1.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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2.1K import shipments a month
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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Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 6907
Subheading 690723 · $20.4M of $148.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6907239051 | Glzd Cermc Flags, Etc, H20 Ab Exceeding 10%, Other | $12.3M | 9.05% | 76.04% | $1.1M |
| 6907239011 | Glzd Cermc Tile, Lt 30 Cm, H20 Ab Over 10%, Other | $7.3M | 7.59% | 66.96% | $551K |
| 6907231051 | Unglzd Cermc Tile, H20 Abs Exceeding 10%, Other | $721K | 13.27% | 90.45% | $96K |
| 6907234000 | Glzd Cermc Flags, H20 Ab Over 10%, Lt 7 Cm, Other | $247K | 6.32% | 54.78% | $16K |
| 6907231011 | Unglzd Cermc Tile, 30 Cm or Less, H20 Ab Over 10% | $102K | 8.02% | 56.50% | $8K |
| 6907232000 | Glzd Cermc Flag, H20 Ab Gt 10%, Lt 7 Cm, Lt 3229/M2 | $37K | 3.91% | 32.83% | $1K |
| 6907233000 | Glzd Cermc Flags, H20 Ab Gt 10%, Lt 7cm, Lt 38.7cm2 | $25K | 0.85% | 8.52% | $214 |
| 6907231005 | Unglzd Cermc Tile, Lt 7 Cm, H20 Ab Over 10% | — | -- | -- | -- |
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 | $249K |
| 6907235000 | Glzd Ceram Tiles H20 Abs Gt 10% Fttng in Sq Un 7cm | $146K |
| 6907231000 | Unglazed Ceramic Flags H20 Abs Gt 10% | $19K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$20.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$415KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $223.2M of Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles — Water Absorption Exceeding 10% and exported $5.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Spain and Mexico together supply 83% of it. Brazil pays 44.7% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
customs district
entry
rate provision · imports
27.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.62% of imports for consumption.