International Trade Commission Rules Ceramic Tile Imports From China Harm U.S. Industry

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters from China have sold ceramic tile at less than fair value in the United States at rates ranging from 229.04% to 356.02%.

By Vincent Salandro

The United States International Trade Commission (ITC) determined the U.S. industry for ceramic tiles is materially injured by imports from China. The U.S. Department of Commerce previously determined Chinese imports of ceramic tiles are subsidized and sold in the U.S. at less than fair value.

The Department of Commerce determined that producers and exporters from China sold ceramic tile at less than fair value in the U.S. at rates ranging from 229.04% to 356.02%. Additionally, the investigation determined Chinese producers and exporters received countervailable subsidies at a rate of 358.81%, according to a news release. Imports of ceramic tile from China were valued at an estimated $481.3 million in 2018, according to the Department of Commerce.