On April 19, 2024, the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile filed a petition for the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties on the imports of ceramic tile from India. The petition alleges dumping margins of 407.78% to 827.60%.

The merchandise covered by these investigations is ceramic flooring tile, wall tile, paving tile, hearth tile, porcelain tile, mosaic tile, flags, finishing tile, and the like (hereinafter ceramic tile). Ceramic tiles are articles containing a mixture of minerals including clay (generally hydrous silicates of alumina or magnesium) that are fired so the raw materials are fused to produce a finished good that is less than 3.2 cm in actual thickness. All ceramic tile is subject to the scope regardless of end use, surface area, and weight, regardless of whether the tile is glazed or unglazed, regardless of the water absorption coefficient by weight, regardless of the extent of vitrification, and regardless of whether or not the tile is on a backing. The petition provides additional detailed scope description and specific product exclusions.

The projected date of International Trade Commission’s Preliminary Conference is May 10, 2024. The earliest theoretical date for retroactive suspension of liquidation for AD is June 28, 2024; CVD is May 9, 2024.

Please feel free to contact one of our attorneys for further information, including a complete scope description, complete projected schedule for the AD and CVD investigations; and the volume and value of imports.