U.S. imports of Unglazed Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles; Mosaic Cubes (SITC 66244) totaled $13.0M in August 2026, imported from 36 countries.
Importers of Unglazed Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles; Mosaic Cubes paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.17% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnglazed ceramic floor and wall tiles — including quarry tile, terracotta pavers, and unglazed porcelain — derive their surface character from the ceramic body itself rather than an applied glaze, making slip resistance, water absorption rate, and through-body color the key commercial specifications. The distinction between unglazed and glazed ceramic tile is a primary classification boundary in the tariff schedule, and misidentification at entry is a common compliance issue. Mosaic cubes and similar small-format unglazed pieces used in decorative installations are also captured here, provided they lack a surface glaze coating.
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The presence or absence of a fused glaze coating on the tile surface is the controlling distinction. Unglazed tiles have no applied vitreous coating — their surface is the ceramic body itself, which may be polished or textured but not glazed. CBP may request manufacturer specifications or laboratory analysis if the surface finish is ambiguous, particularly for highly polished porcelain tiles that can visually resemble glazed products.
Unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and similar small-format pieces are classified within the same heading as larger unglazed flags and paving tiles, but the specific subheading may differ based on size thresholds defined in the tariff schedule. Importers should verify the maximum face dimension of mosaic pieces against the applicable subheading criteria, as small-format mosaics mounted on backing sheets may also raise questions about whether the mounted assembly or the individual tile is the article being classified.
Basic heading 306 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 66244 · $13.0M of $27.0B
Imports · August 2026
origin
Italy and Spain together supply 77% of it. Thailand pays 22.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$13.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $162.5M of Unglazed Ceramic Flags, Paving & Wall Tiles; Mosaic Cubes and exported $18.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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