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The merchandise covered by this order is ceramic flooring tile, wall tile, paving tile, hearth tile, porcelain tile, mosaic tile, flags, finishing tile, and the like (hereinafter ceramic tile). Ceramic tiles are articles containing a mixture of minerals including clay (generally hydrous silicates of alumina or magnesium) that are fired so the raw materials are fused to produce a finished good that is less than 3.2 cm in actual thickness. All ceramic tile is subject to the scope regardless of end use, surface area, and weight, regardless of whether the tile is glazed or unglazed, regardless of the water absorption coefficient by weight, regardless of the extent of vitrification, and regardless of whether or not the tile is on a backing. Subject merchandise includes ceramic tile with decorative features that may in spots exceed 3.2 cm in thickness and includes ceramic tile “slabs” or “panels” (tiles that are larger than 1 meter2 (11 ft.2)). Subject merchandise includes ceramic tile that undergoes minor processing in a third country prior to importation into the United States. Similarly, subject merchandise includes ceramic tile produced that undergoes minor processing after importation into the United States. Such minor processing includes, but is not limited to, one or more of the following: beveling, cutting, trimming, staining, painting, polishing, finishing, additional firing, or any other processing that would otherwise not remove the merchandise from the scope of the order if performed in the country of manufacture of the in-scope product. Subject merchandise is currently classified in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) under the following subheadings of heading 6907: 6907.21.1005, 6907.21.1011, 6907.21.1051, 6907.21.2000, 6907.21.3000, 6907.21.4000, 6907.21.9011, 6907.21.9051, 6907.22.1005, 6907.22.1011, 6907.22.1051, 6907.22.2000, 6907.22.3000, 6907.22.4000, 6907.22.9011, 6907.22.9051, 6907.23.1005, 6907.23.1011, 6907.23.1051, 6907.23.2000, 6907.23.3000, 6907.23.4000, 6907.23.9011, 6907.23.9051, 6907.30.1005, 6907.30.1011, 6907.30.1051, 6907.30.2000, 6907.30.3000, 6907.30.4000, 6907.30.9011, 6907.30.9051, 6907.40.1005, 6907.40.1011, 6907.40.1051, 6907.40.2000, 6907.40.3000, 6907.40.4000, 6907.40.9011, and 6907.40.9051. Subject merchandise may also enter under subheadings of headings 6914 and 6905: 6914.10.8000, 6914.90.8000, 6905.10.0000, and 6905.90.0050. The HTSUS subheadings are provided for convenience and customs purposes only. The written description of the scope of this order is dispositive.

Final Scope Rulings, Circumvention Determinations, and Changed Circumstance Determinations

Record Type Final Signature Date Product Description Decision In Scope? Scope Determination HTS Change(s) Scope Language Change(s)
Scope Inquiry Post AB10 05/23/2025 WJC Roofing Tiles View Document No Ceramic roofing tiles imported together as a kit by WJC LLC are outside the scope.
Scope Inquiry Post AB10 11/26/2024 Landscape Assoc. Ornamental Roof Tiles View Document No We determine that the roof tiles imported by Landscape Associates Inc. (Landscape Associates), and imported together as a pagoda roof kit, are not covered by the scope of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) Orders on ceramic tile from the People’s Republic of China (China). In addition, we recommend finding that Decorative Board Brick, which is used to frame wall decorations, is covered by the scope of the AD and CVD Orders.
Scope Inquiry Post AB10 01/25/2023 Elysium Composite Tile View Document Yes In accordance with 19 CFR 351.225(h) and 351.225(k)(1), we find that composite marble tile (composite tile) imported by Elysium Tiles, Inc and Elysium Tile Florida, Inc (collectively, Elysium) is covered by the scope of the antidumping duty (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders on ceramic tile from the People’s Republic of China (China).
Scope Inquiry 08/31/2021 Maryland Mosaics Decorative Tiles View Document Yes On the basis of our analysis of the comments received, we determine that Maryland Mosaics’ decorative tiles (as defined in the “Commerce’s Position” section below) are within the scope of the Orders and that a scope inquiry pursuant to 19 CFR 351.225(e) is not warranted. In doing so, we primarily rely on the plain language of the scope of the Orders, the description of the product contained in the scope-ruling request, the report from the International Trade Commission (ITC) issued during the investigation, and the petition.
Scope Inquiry 08/31/2021 Maryland Mosaics Decorative Tiles View Document Yes Yes, it is in scope.