Investigation on Anti-Dumping Measures for Ceramic Tiles from India

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On August 18, 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued Decision No. 2333/QĐ-BCT to launch an investigation into the application of Anti-Dumping Measures for Ceramic Tiles from India. This decision aims to address concerns over unfair competition and protect the domestic market from the potential impact of imported products originating from the Republic of India.

1. General Information: 

Information  Content 
Case code:  AD23 
Product :  Ceramic and porcelain tiles with water absorption not exceeding 0.5% by weight 
Product description :  The products subject to investigation are certain ceramic and porcelain tiles (excluding floor tiles under heading 69.04) produced from clay and/or other inorganic materials, fired at high temperatures, glazed or unglazed, fired at a maximum temperature below 1500°C, with water absorption not exceeding 0.5% by weight, regardless of thickness and size, including wall tiles, floor tiles, paving tiles, and similar types. 
HS codes :  6907.21.21; 6907.21.22; 6907.21.23; 6907.21.24; 6907.21.91; 6907.21.92; 6907.21.93; 6907.21.94 
Country of origin under investigation :  Republic of India 
Investigation period : 
  • AD investigation period: from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. 
  • Injury investigation period: from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. 

 

Anti-Dumping Measures for Ceramic Tiles from India

2. Information on Alleged Dumping Margin by the Applicant: 

  • Alleged dumping margin: 45.30% 
  • The applicants are domestic producers representing the domestic industry, including 09 companies: 
    • VITTO Group Joint Stock Company 
    • A My Industry Joint Stock Company 
    • Thang Cuong Joint Stock Company 
    • Thien Hoang Trading and Technology Joint Stock Company 
    • Vigalcera Tien Son Joint Stock Company 
    • TASA Group Joint Stock Company 
    • Prime Tien Phong Joint Stock Company 
    • CTH Ceramics Joint Stock Company 
    • HERA Industry Joint Stock Company. 

3. Investigation Procedures 

  • Registration as interested parties: Organizations and individuals shall register as interested parties using the form in Annex I of Circular No. 26/2025/TT-BCT and submit to TRAV ONLINE (http://online.trav.gov.vn) within 60 working days (from August 18, 2025) to access information and protect their rights and interests. Submissions may also be made via post or email.. 
  • Sampling questionnaires: Within 07 days from the date of initiation, the investigating authority will send sampling questionnaires to interested parties. 
  • Cooperation and confidentiality: Enterprises must fully cooperate and provide accurate information. The investigating authority shall ensure confidentiality in accordance with Article 75 of the Law on Foreign Trade Management. 
  • Consultations: Parties may request individual consultations or participate in public consultation sessions (with at least 30 days’ prior notice). 

4. Áp dụng thuế CBPG tạm thời:  

Based on the preliminary conclusion, the Minister of Industry and Trade may impose provisional anti-dumping duties at a rate not exceeding the dumping margin. 

5. Application of Retroactive Anti-Dumping Duties 

  • Retroactive duties may be applied where the final determination establishes material injury or threat of material injury to the domestic industry. 
  • Duties may be applied to imports made within 90 days prior to the imposition of provisional duties if: 
    • the goods are dumped; 
    • the volume or quantity of dumped imports increases significantly; and such imports cause hard-to-remedy injury. 

(According to Decision No. 2333/QĐ-BCT dated August 18, 2025) 

Related services:  Anti-dumping Exemption Support 

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