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U.S. Requires New Certification for Quartz from China Processed in Malaysia

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

A U.S. ruling clarifies that quartz slabs made in China and finished in Malaysia are subject to existing Chinese AD/CVD duties, requiring a new importer certification.

Freedonia Group: Engineered Stone Leads US Countertop Market, Porcelain Slab Fastest Growing

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

US countertop demand is forecast to grow 4.4% annually to 2026. Engineered stone is now the most used material, with porcelain slab the fastest-growing segment. High tariffs have shifted…

Honduras Trade Data for Cement, Concrete, and Artificial Stone Products (HS 6810.99)

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

Trade data for manufactured stone slabs under HS code 6810.99 in Honduras reveals import/export volumes, key partners, and tariff structures critical for calculating landed costs and…

Major Chinese Quartz Slab Manufacturers: Key Exporters for Countertop Programs

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

China’s quartz slab industry is concentrated in advanced manufacturing clusters, led by high-capacity, technologically advanced producers. These suppliers are expanding capacity and…

Occupational Health Report Highlights Silica Dust Risks in China’s Artificial Stone Fabrication

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

A domestic report details a case of severe silicosis in a countertop fabricator, underscoring workplace safety issues within China’s artificial stone processing sector.

Coverings 2025 Show Highlights Fabrication and Installation Innovations for Large-Format Porcelain

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

Coverings 2025 in Orlando emphasized easier fabrication and installation for large-format porcelain slabs, with key innovations from European pavilions.

Shunhui Tiles & Slabs Launches New Brand IP ‘Shun Xiaoyi’ at Corporate Event

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

Chinese manufacturer Shunhui Tiles & Slabs held a brand renewal conference, launching a new IP character and updated strategy targeting younger demographics.

US Reports Over 500 Silicosis Cases in Artificial Quartz Countertop Workers

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

A severe occupational health crisis in the US artificial stone industry has resulted in over 500 silicosis cases and 29 deaths, primarily among young Hispanic fabrication workers, linked…

U.S. CBP Cites 15 Importers for Evading Tariffs on Chinese-Origin Quartz Slabs

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has found substantial evidence that 15 importers evaded AD/CVD duties on Chinese quartz slabs via undervaluation, misclassification, and transshipment…

LAMINAM XL12+ Launches ‘China Market 2.0’ Strategy, Signs 30 Exclusive Distributors

2026-04-01 by slaboutlets

LAMINAM XL12+ has restructured its Chinese distribution network, signing 30 exclusive authorized agents to service 60 major cities as part of a new market strategy to combat counterfeit…

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