Ceramic Tile — India — C-533-929

A Ceramic Tile measure labeled AD/CVD refers to antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) actions. These trade remedies may apply when imported ceramic tile is alleged or determined to be sold in the United States at less than fair value (dumping) or to benefit from certain government subsidies. The official scope, not the product’s marketing name alone, determines whether an item is covered.

The measure typically affects importers, manufacturers, exporters, and other parties involved in bringing covered ceramic tile into the United States. An importer may owe additional trade-remedy duties beyond ordinary customs duty, and may have responsibility for accurate entry information and payment. Coverage can depend on the tile’s composition, physical characteristics, dimensions, finish, use, country of origin, and specified exclusions. Classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) helps with entry filing, but an HTSUS number by itself does not decide scope.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language and compare it with the product’s materials, dimensions, finish, construction, and intended use; check exclusions carefully.
• Confirm the product’s country of origin and the manufacturer or exporter, because AD/CVD treatment can vary by origin and by company-specific findings.
• Review the applicable HTSUS classification with a customs broker or classification specialist; use it as an identification aid, not as the sole scope test.
• Ask the exporter for complete product and production information, including manufacturer identity and any relevant certifications or documentation.
• Before entry, verify the current instructions, cash-deposit requirements, importer-of-record responsibilities, and possible liability for additional duties with official sources or qualified customs counsel.