Ceramic Tiles

Ceramic Tiles in foreign trade generally refer to building decoration materials made from inorganic non-metallic materials such as clay and quartz through forming and high-temperature firing. They are usually classified by water absorption into porcelain tiles (≤0.5%), stoneware tiles (0.5%-3%), fine stoneware tiles (3%-6%), stoneware tiles (6%-10%), and earthenware tiles (>10%). Usage scenarios include export quotations, contract signing, letter of credit descriptions, customs declaration product names, and quality inspection clauses. Precautions: First, customs codes are usually classified under 6907 (glazed tiles) or 6908 (unglazed tiles), and specific subheadings need to be confirmed; second, national standards vary greatly, such as EU EN 14411 and US ANSI A137.1, so the standard and grade must be clearly specified in the contract; third, packaging should indicate 'Ceramic Tiles' and avoid confusion with 'Porcelain Tiles', which have lower water absorption, higher strength, and higher prices. Terms easily confused with 'Ceramic Tiles' include 'Mosaic Tiles' and 'Floor Tiles'; the former are small in size and used for collage, while the latter emphasize use. In foreign trade, descriptions should strictly follow the customer's required water absorption, size, and surface treatment (polished, antique, etc.), and attention should be paid to anti-dumping duties and certification requirements (such as CE, ISO 13006).