Court Frees Fancy Chinese Tiles from U.S. Trade Duty Net
Published Date: 12/23/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that Elysium Tiles’ special composite tile from China isn’t covered by the current trade duties. This means Elysium Tiles and similar companies won’t have to pay those extra fees starting October 30, 2025. The Department of Commerce updated its rules to match the court’s decision, changing who’s affected and how the duties apply.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Elysium Composite Tile Removed From Duties
Commerce amended its final scope ruling to find that Elysium Tiles’ special marble composite tile is not covered by the antidumping and countervailing duty orders on ceramic tile. This amended finding is applicable October 30, 2025.
Zero Percent Cash Deposit Pending Appeals
Pending any appeals, Commerce will instruct U.S. Customs and Border Protection that the cash deposit rate for Elysium’s composite tile is 0 percent. That instruction applies while appeals are pending and follows Commerce’s amended scope finding.
Possible Liquidation Without Duties If Final
If the Court of International Trade’s October 20, 2025 judgment is not appealed or is upheld on appeal, Commerce will tell CBP to liquidate entries of the covered ceramic tile without regard to antidumping and countervailing duties and to lift the suspension of liquidation. That instruction is conditional on the judgment becoming final.
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