Find HS Code and trade information for glass mosaic ceramic tiles

Glass Mosaic Ceramic Tiles

Glass mosaic ceramic tiles are a type of tile composed of small, typically square pieces of glass, arranged on a backing material to create decorative designs or patterns. They combine the aesthetic qualities of glass mosaics with the durability and practicality of ceramic tile.

Material

The primary component is glass, often soda-lime glass due to its versatility and cost-effectiveness. However, other glass types like borosilicate (for higher heat resistance) or fused glass can be used. The glass pieces are typically mounted onto a mesh backing, which can be paper-faced or fiberglass. The backing provides structural integrity and facilitates installation. A ceramic component often exists in the form of a fired clay base to which the glass is adhered, or as a layer applied to the back of the glass for stability and ease of cutting.

Purpose

Primarily used for decorative purposes, glass mosaic tiles enhance visual appeal in both interior and exterior applications. They are valued for their ability to reflect light, create shimmering effects, and introduce color and texture to surfaces. They are also utilized for artistic expression, allowing for intricate designs and custom patterns.

Function

• Water Resistance: Glass is inherently waterproof, making these tiles suitable for wet environments like showers, pools, and kitchen backsplashes.
• Durability: While glass can be fragile as individual pieces, when properly installed, the assembled tile sheet offers good resistance to wear and tear, staining, and fading.
• Light Reflection: The glass surface reflects light, brightening spaces and creating a sense of openness.
• Aesthetic Enhancement: Provides a visually striking surface with a range of colors, patterns, and finishes.
• Easy Maintenance: Generally easy to clean and maintain, requiring only regular wiping with mild detergents.

Usage Scenarios

• Pools: Used extensively for pool tiling due to their water resistance and ability to create vibrant underwater effects.
• Showers and Bathrooms: Ideal for shower walls, floors, and bathroom backsplashes.
• Kitchen Backsplashes: Provides a stylish and easy-to-clean surface behind stoves and sinks.
• Decorative Walls: Used as accent walls, borders, or full wall coverings in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Flooring: Suitable for light-traffic flooring areas, particularly in bathrooms or as decorative inserts.
• Art Installations: Frequently used in mosaics, murals, and other artistic applications.
• Exterior Applications: Can be used for outdoor features like fountains or garden decorations, provided they are frost-resistant.

Common Types

• Smalti: Traditional opaque glass mosaic tiles, known for their rich colors and handcrafted quality.
• Vitreous Glass: A common type made from recycled glass, offering a wide range of colors and finishes.
• Fused Glass: Created by melting different colored glass pieces together, resulting in unique patterns and textures.
• Iridescent Glass: Features a shimmering, rainbow-like effect due to a metallic coating.
• Crystal Glass: Contains lead content, providing enhanced brilliance and clarity.
• Back-Mounted Mosaic Tiles: Glass pieces adhered to a mesh backing, simplifying installation. Available in various sheet sizes.
• Mini Mosaic Tiles: Small format tiles, typically less than 1 inch in size, allowing for intricate designs.
• Large Format Mosaic Tiles: Larger tiles, often 2 inches or more, providing a bolder visual impact.

Glass mosaic ceramic tiles can be categorized based on their composition and application. These tiles typically consist of small pieces of glass arranged on a backing or used independently for decorative purposes, often employed in building construction or as decorative elements.

Here are relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 6907211005: This HS code covers ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics: Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40: Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%: Unglazed Tiles, whether or not rectangular, the largest surface area of which is capable of being enclosed in a square the side of which is less than 7 cm. This code applies to ceramic mosaic cubes that are unglazed and have a small surface area.

  • 69: Chapter – Ceramics.
  • 07: Heading – Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like.
  • 21: Subheading – Flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, other than those of subheading 6907.30 and 6907.40: Of a water absorption coefficient by weight not exceeding 0.5%.
  • 1005: Specific code for unglazed tiles with a small surface area.

• 7016100000: This HS code covers Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes: Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes. This code is applicable to glass mosaic tiles specifically intended for mosaics.

  • 70: Chapter – Glass and glasswares.
  • 16: Heading – Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass.
  • 10: Subheading – Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes.

• 7016901050: This HS code covers Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes: Other: Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass Other. This code applies to other glass paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, or tiles.

  • 70: Chapter – Glass and glasswares.
  • 16: Heading – Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass.
  • 90: Subheading – Other.
  • 1050: Specific code for other glass paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, or tiles.