Preliminary Negative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Ceramic Tile from India
Preliminary Negative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Ceramic Tile from India
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its preliminary negative determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of ceramic tile from India. Commerce is also conducting a concurrent countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of ceramic tile from India.
Preliminary Dumping Rates
India
| Exporter/Producer | Dumping margin (Percent) |
|---|---|
| Antiqa Minerals/Antiqa Ceramic Pvt. Ltd./ Shivam Enterprise/Antiek Vitrified LLP/Antique Non Woven Pvt. Ltd. (collectively, Antiqa Group)1 | 0.00 |
| Win-Tel Ceramic Pvt.Ltd./Theos Tiles LLP (collectively Win-Tel Group)2 | 0.00 |
1Commerce preliminarily determines that Antiqa Minerals, Antiqa Ceramic Pvt. Ltd., Shivam Enterprise, Antiek Vitrified LLP, and Antique Non Woven Pvt. Ltd., are a single entity.
2 Commerce preliminarily determines that Win-Tel Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. and Theos Tiles LLP are a single entity.
Case Calendar
| Event | AD INVESTIGATION |
|---|---|
| Petition Filed | April 19, 2024 |
| Commerce Initiation Date | May 9, 2024 |
| ITC Preliminary Determinations | June 3, 2024 |
| Commerce Preliminary Determination | November 22, 2024 |
| Commerce Final Determinations | April 11, 2025 |
| ITC Final Determinations* | June 25, 2025 |
| Issuance of Orders** | July 2, 2025 |
NOTE: Commerce’s preliminary and final determination deadlines are governed by statute. For AD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 733(b) and 735(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (the Act). For CVD investigations, the deadlines are set forth in sections 703(b) and 705(a)(1) of the Act.
* This will take place only in the event of a final affirmative determination from Commerce.
** This will take place only in the event of final affirmative determinations from Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission (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, 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 number A-533-928.
- To date, Commerce maintains 716 AD and countervailing duty orders that provide relief to American companies and industries impacted by unfair trade.