Quartz Duties from India and Turkey Extended Indefinitely
Published Date: 8/19/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep special taxes on quartz surface products from India and Türkiye because stopping them could bring back unfair government help. This means importers from these countries will still pay extra fees to keep things fair for U.S. businesses. These rules stay in place now, so companies should plan accordingly.
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CVDs Continue on Quartz Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce decided to keep the countervailing duty (special taxes) orders on quartz surface products from India and the Republic of Türkiye. That means importers of these quartz products from India and Türkiye will continue to pay extra duties, and the orders remain in effect now.
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