US Tiles Fight Back Against Indian Import Threat
Published Date: 6/13/2025
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Summary
The U.S. International Trade Commission found that ceramic tile imports from India, which get government subsidies, are threatening American tile makers. This means new trade actions could protect U.S. companies like Crossville and Dal-Tile from unfair competition. Expect changes soon that might affect prices and import rules starting mid-2025.
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U.S. Tile Makers Found Threatened
On June 9, 2025, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that a U.S. ceramic tile industry is threatened with material injury by imports of ceramic tile from India. The finding covers U.S. manufacturers named in the petition (for example, Crossville and Dal-Tile) and declares those imports are harming the domestic industry.
Indian Tile Imports Found Subsidized (HTS Listed)
Commerce determined (90 FR 17036, April 23, 2025) that imports of ceramic tile from India are subsidized under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings — including the listed subheadings 6907.21.10 through 6907.40.90. The Commerce finding identifies the specific HTS codes for imports from India that were found to be subsidized.
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