Commerce Preliminary Countervailing Duty Investigation of Ceramic Tile from India
Preliminary Determination in the Countervailing Duty Investigation of Ceramic Tile from India
On September 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of ceramic tile from India. Commerce is conducting a concurrent antidumping duty (AD) investigation of ceramic tile from India. The final determination of the CVD investigation is aligned with the final determination of the companion AD investigation, currently scheduled for February 5, 2025, unless extended.
Preliminary Subsidy Rates
India
| Exporter/Producer | Subsidy Rates (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Antiqa Minerals | 3.15 |
| Win-Tel Ceramics Private Limited | 3.05 |
| All Others | 3.08 |
Case Calendar
| EVENT | CVD INVESTIGATIONS |
|---|---|
| Petition(s) Filed | April 19, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 9, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations* | June 3, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determinations | July 15, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | September 30, 2024 |
| ITC Final Determinations** | November 14, 2024 |
| Issuance of Orders*** | November 21, 2024 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended. These deadlines may be extended under certain circumstances.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce.
*** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the ITC.
Import Statistics
| India | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (m2) | 19,812,890 | 25,712,181 | 36,622,409 |
| Value (USD) | $114,171,600 | $145,218,718 | $184,501,499 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed through S&P Global Trade Atlas (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) subheadings 6907.21.1005, 6907.21.1011, 6907.21.1051, 6907.21 .2000, 6907.21.3000, 6907.21.4000, 6907.21.9011, 6907.21.9051, 6907.22.1005, 6907.22.1011, 6907.22.1051, 6907.22.2000, 6907.22.3000, 6907.22.4000, 6907.22.9011, 6907.22.9051, 6907.23.100x5, 6907.23.1011, 6907.23.1051, 6907.23.2000, 6907.23.3000, 6907.23.4000, 6907.23.9011, 6907.23.9051, 6907.30.1005, 6907.30.1011, 6907.30.1051, 6907.30.2000, 6907.30.3000, 6907.30.4000, 6907.30.9011, 6907.30.9051, 6907.40.1005, 6907.40.1011, 6907.40.1051, 6907.40.2000, 6907.40.3000, 6907.40.4000, 6907.40.9011, 6907.40.9051, 6905.10.0000).
Other Case Information
- The petitioner is the Coalition for Fair Trade in Ceramic Tile, which consists of Crossville, Inc. (Crossville, TN); Dal-Tile Corporation (Dallas, TX); Del Conca USA, Inc. (Loudon, TN); Wonder Porcelain (Lebanon, TN); Landmark Ceramics – UST, Inc. (Mount Pleasant, TN); Florim USA (Clarksville, TN); Florida Tile (Lexington, KY); Portobello America Manufacturing LLC (Pompano Beach, FL); and StonePeak Ceramics Inc. (Chicago, IL).
- For general information and next steps, please refer to a list of preliminary FAQs.
- Additional case information, including the scope of the investigations and alleged subsidy programs, are on file electronically via Enforcement and Compliance’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Centralized Electronic Service System (ACCESS). Once you log in, please refer to case numbers A-533-928 and C-533-929.
- For more information on subsidy programs, please refer to the subsidies enforcement library.
- To date, Commerce maintains 714 AD and CVD orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.