Porcelain tiles - floor tiles|HS Code

Porcelain tiles - floor tiles harmonized system code

Product Overview Porcelain Tiles - Floor Tiles under HS Code 6907 are ceramic tiles characterized by their low water absorption rate making them highly durable and suitable for high-traffic areas. Manufactured by the dust-pressed method from porcelain clays, these tiles exhibit superior hardness and mechanical resistance. The physical specifications include dimensions, thickness, water absorption rate, resistance to deep abrasion, and frost resistance. Subcategories under HS Code 6907 include glazed and unglazed porcelain tiles, rectified and non-rectified tiles, and polished and unpolished tiles. These tiles find extensive applications in the retail industry for flooring solutions, in food service industries for hygienic and easy to clean surfaces, and in processing industries for their durability and resistance. The notable value proposition of Porcelain Tiles - Floor Tiles lies in their durability, resistance to wear and tear, low maintenance cost, and aesthetic appeal, setting them apart in the market. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications HS Code 6907 is structured as follows: Chapter 69 (Ceramic Products), Heading 07 (Unglazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; unglazed ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing). The six-digit code 6907 specifically pertains to unglazed ceramic tiles, with the rationale being the product's composition and manufacturing process. When it comes to international trade, these tiles are often packaged in sturdy wooden crates or pallets to protect against damage during shipping, while shrink-wrapping is used for further protection from moisture. Preservation methods primarily involve maintaining a controlled environment to prevent moisture absorption. Adherence to quality standards such as ISO 13006 and EN 14411 is crucial to ensure compliance with international trade regulations. These standards specify characteristics such as dimensions, surface quality, and physical properties, providing a benchmark for product quality in the context of global trade.

Porcelain tiles - floor tiles Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter applies only to ceramic products which have been fired after shaping : (a) Headings 69.04 to 69.14 apply only to such products other than those classifiable in headings 69.01 to 69.03; (b) Articles heated to temperatures less than 800 °C for purposes such as curing of resins, accelerating hydration reactions, or for the removal of water or other volatile components, are not considered to be fired. Such articles are excluded from Chapter 69; and (c) Ceramic articles are obtained by firing inorganic, non-metallic materials which have been prepared and shaped previously at, in general, room temperature. Raw materials comprise, inter alia, clays, siliceous materials including fused silica, materials with a high melting point, such as oxides, carbides, nitrides, graphite or other carbon, and in some cases binders such as refractory clays or phosphates. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Products of heading 28.44; (b) Articles of heading 68.04; (c) Articles of Chapter 71 (for example, imitation jewellery); (d) Cermets of heading 81.13; (e) Articles of Chapter 82; (f) Electrical insulators (heading 85.46) or fittings of insulating material of heading 85.47; (g) Artificial teeth (heading 90.21); (h) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases); (ij) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings, prefabricated buildings); (k) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games and sports requisites); (l) Articles of heading 96.06 (for example, buttons) or of heading 96.14 (for example, smoking pipes); or (m) Articles of Chapter 97 (for example, works of art).