U.S. Adds Duties on Subsidized Ceramic Tile From India
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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Summary
Starting June 16, 2025, the U.S. is putting extra taxes on ceramic tiles imported from India because the Indian government was found to be unfairly helping their tile makers. This move protects American tile businesses from getting hurt by these cheaper, subsidized imports. If you import or sell ceramic tiles from India, expect changes in costs and rules starting now!
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Countervailing duties begin June 16, 2025
If you import ceramic tile from India, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued a countervailing duty order effective June 16, 2025. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will suspend liquidation of entries of ceramic tile from India as of the date the ITC's notice was published (June 16, 2025) and countervailing duties will be assessed for those entries.
Required cash deposits at listed rates
Starting June 16, 2025, CBP will require cash deposits equal to the estimated countervailable subsidy rates when importers deposit estimated customs duties on ceramic tile from India. The listed rates are: Antiqa Minerals 3.45% ad valorem; Win-Tel Ceramics Private Limited 3.06% ad valorem (Commerce found it cross-owned with Theos Tiles LLP); and All Others 3.18% ad valorem.
Refunds for deposits on pre-publication entries
Commerce will instruct CBP to terminate suspension of liquidation and to refund any cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties posted for ceramic tile entries entered or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption before publication of the ITC's final determination (publication date June 16, 2025).
Which tiles are covered by the order
The order covers a broad range of ceramic tile (flooring, wall, paving, porcelain, mosaic, slabs/panels larger than 1 meter, decorative and finishing tile) and applies regardless of glaze, water absorption, extent of vitrification, or backing. The notice also lists specific HTSUS subheadings in heading 6907 and additional subheadings (for example, 6913, 6914, and 6905) that may be used for these products.
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