Chinese Countertop Duties Scrapped: Commerce Review Ends Abruptly
Published Date: 12/12/2025
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is canceling the 2024 review of extra taxes on certain quartz surface products from China because no products were imported during that time. This means no new fees or changes will happen for companies like Karinastone, who asked for the review. The decision took effect on December 12, 2025, keeping things simple and clear for everyone involved.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Duties Assessed at Existing Deposit Rates
Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to assess countervailing duties on appropriate entries at rates equal to the cash deposit rate required at the time of entry. Commerce intends to issue those assessment instructions no earlier than 35 days after publication of this rescission notice (publication date December 12, 2025).
2024 Countervailing Review Rescinded
The Department of Commerce rescinded the administrative review of the countervailing duty order on certain quartz surface products from China for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 because there were no entries of the subject merchandise. This rescission is effective December 12, 2025 and applies in its entirety for that review period.
Cash Deposit Rates Stay the Same
Commerce stated that no cash deposit rates will change and that current cash deposit requirements will remain in effect until further notice. This statement accompanies the final rescission effective December 12, 2025.
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