Indonesia’s Stainless Steel Cleared from Turkish Anti-Dumping Duties
The Turkish government initiated an anti-dumping investigation on CRSS products on June 28, 2024, covering imports from Indonesia and China.
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Australia announces first national ban on engineered stone slabs effective next year
Australia has become the first country to announce a complete ban on engineered stone slabs, effective next year. The decision follows a years-long campaign by health experts and trade…
Vietnam Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation AD23 on Indian Ceramic and Porcelain Tiles
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade has initiated anti-dumping investigation AD23 targeting ceramic and porcelain tiles imported from India. The investigation, announced via Decision…
RAK Ceramics announces Q3 and 9M 2025 financial results
Group revenue: Increased by 2.8% year-on-year (YoY) to AED 824.9 million in Q3 2025, primarily due to robust demand in the UAE which contributed top-line growth
U.S. Anti-Subsidy Tariffs on Indian Ceramic Tile Under Legal Challenge, Risking Retroactive Increases
U.S. importers of ceramic tile from India face potential retroactive cost increases due to ongoing litigation. In April 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed anti-subsidy tariffs…
Potential Trump Tariffs on Chinese Stone and Construction Materials Concern U.S. Importers
U.S. stone importers and contractors are preparing for potential new tariffs on imported construction materials proposed by President-elect Donald Trump. The tariffs, which could target…
India’s Morbi Ceramic Hub: Export Capacity, Logistics, and Policy Challenges
India’s Morbi ceramic hub ships over 400 container loads monthly, with porcelain tiles comprising 72% of its ₹20,000 crore (USD 2.34 billion) export volume in 2024. The US is the primary…
U.S. Requires New Certification for Quartz from China Processed in Malaysia
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.
Honduras Trade Data for Cement, Concrete, and Artificial Stone Products (HS 6810.99)
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…
Shunhui Tiles & Slabs Launches New Brand IP ‘Shun Xiaoyi’ at Corporate Event
Chinese manufacturer Shunhui Tiles & Slabs held a brand renewal conference, launching a new IP character and updated strategy targeting younger demographics.