Writing by Ali Quartz – One of the numerous legal challenges to quartz-surface tariffs was resolved earlier this month… As a result, the high tariffs on Chinese-made goods will remain in place.Several lawsuits, however, are still pending to challenge last year’s review of quartz tariffs on Indian surfaces. On May 15, a group of US…

Writing by Ali Quartz – Quartz countertops have been growing in popularity in the United States in recent years, and several trends have emerged in the market. Here are some of the current trends for quartz countertops in the USA: Overall, the trend for quartz countertops in the US is towards a more natural and understated…

The U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC) in its anti-dumping investigation concerning quartz surface products from India (A-533-889) has imposed a final rate of 3.19 % against non-sampled cooperating Indian exporters. Earlier, the USDOC in its preliminary determination had proposed duty at a rate of 161.56%. After the issuance of the preliminary determination, the Trade Defence…

QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS Quartz raises the aesthetic appeal and opulence of any kitchen or bathroom countertop. Quartz is one of the strongest countertop materials on the market and will provide years of dependable service while retaining its beauty. The fact that quartz countertops are offered in a wide range of hues, from vivid to black with…

American quartz countertop producers are the most recent sector to be hurt by rapacious imports. Foreign governments and producers will go to great lengths to bankrupt their American rivals if the market is lucrative. The producers of quartz products in America are the most recent industry to feel the pressure in this ongoing conflict. This…

Ali quartz notice — A measure that would significantly raise duties on many quartz surfaces manufactured in India will not be implemented before the end of the year. Late last month, the United States International Trade Administration (ITA) extended a review of anti-dumping unfair-trade tariffs on the material until at least January 4th. The Commerce Department’s division…

Manufacturing Specialist Writing by Ali Quartz — As an expert manufacturer, Ali Quartz is composed of a technical team with more than 10 years of production experience in the quartz industry, which can make you more assured of quality. We equip a semi-automatic production line of calacatta quartz manufacturing process. This post tells you how…

Ali quartz notice — U.S. kitchen-and-bath professionals foresee a continuing slowdown of the market, according to a new industry study. The Kitchen & Bath Market Index (KBMI) for the third quarter of this year shows a decrease in optimism about current conditions and future growth. The study, conducted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA),…

Ali quartz notice – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“Customs”) has discovered a wide-ranging illegal evasion scheme involving a network of Chinese producers, international logistics companies, Malaysian companies. U.S. importers all working together to evade antidumping and countervailing duty (“AD/CVD”) orders on Chinese quartz surface products. As a result of the investigation conducted by Customs under The…

Ali quartz notice — According to an industry analyst study, demand for kitchen countertops in the United States will reach $37.1 billion in 2026. According to the Freedonia Group’s Kitchen Countertops, production will increase 5.0% per year to 662 million ft2 in 2026, valued at $37.3 billion. Gains will be supported by a variety of factors,…

Writing by Ali Quartz – Since 2018, the United States has placed unfair trade taxes on Chinese quartz surfaces. 2022, the tariff on Indian quartz could increase significantly.Importers have to turn their attention to other Southeast Asian suppliers. There are two quite different varieties of quartz that are in use. These are quartz from Malaysia…

Ali quartz notice – August 2022 U.S. imports of hard surfaces total $593.5 million, up 10.2% from July, according to Hard Surface Report.

Writing by Ali Quartz Differentiating between Calacatta and Carrara quartz slabs can be confusing for many rookie designers and homeowners. If you haven’t been able to distinguish the distinctions, this post should clarify them so you can choose your place appropriately. For more information, keep reading. At first, you should know that both Calacatta and…

Are you looking for ways to add value and appeal to your home? A new kitchen may be the answer. Why should you consider upgrading one of the most important rooms in your house? Your kitchen will begin to deteriorate over the years. Cracks, chips, nicks, and stains can appear. Then there are the functional problems,…

Beginning next month, both proponents and opponents of the contentious Section 301 tariffs on a broad range of Chinese commodities, including natural stone and manufactured hard surfaces, will have the opportunity to voice their opinions.

Following a federal inquiry into materials that may have been transshipped from China, quartz surfaces from Malaysia now have to adhere to particular certification requirements.

Ali quartz notice — The United States Secretary of Commerce has determined that US imports of quartz surface products manufactured in China and processed in Malaysia are subject to antidumping and countervailing duties (“AD/CVD”) orders on Chinese imports. Malaysia exported zero quartz surface products to the United States in 2018. The following year, after the Commerce Department…

Ali quartz notice — President Biden has identified inflation as his top economic priority, but his Commerce Department appears to have missed the memo. This summer, U.S. importers were caught off guard by a vindictive Commerce Department decision to raise tariffs on imported countertops from 3.19% to 161.56% ad valorem. This will bankrupt a number of US…

The majority of imports from China, including almost all hard surfaces, will continue to be subject to a 25% duty.

A startling increase from less than 4% to more than 160% is suggested for the majority of manufacturers in the U.S. Commerce Department’s examination of unfair-trade taxes on quartz surfaces from India.