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Chinese Tariffs and their Effect on the Tile Industry

Architectural Ceramics

Many people have asked us about how the newly implemented Chinese tariffs will affect the tile and flooring industry. Retailers and product-based companies in many consumer categories are affected by the new tariffs and countervailing charges implemented on goods from China. Before 2019, the duty for tile imported from China was: 8.5%

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Domestic tile manufacturers seek tariffs on imports

Floor Covering News

ceramic tile manufacturing, are filing anti-dumping and countervailing duty petitions with the federal government seeking the imposition of substantial tariffs on imports of ceramic tile from India to remedy unfairly low-priced imports that have injured domestic manufacturers and flooded the market with uncertified porcelain tiles.

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Belite Ceramics Selects Sacmi Equipment for Tile Manufacturing Facility in Anyang

Ceramic Industry Magazine

Belite Ceramics Group, one of China’s leading manufacturers of high-end white body wall tile , has selected Sacmi to implement a new project that will boost current output and allow the manufacture of a new line of porcelain floor tile at its Anyang plant.

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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

This collection’s features make it an easy option to mix and match with other natural stone or porcelain tile: 3″ x 6″ field tile with coordinating bullnose and trim profiles. Machine-made ceramics go through several steps and processes, before resulting in two main types: thin-body or porcelain. glossy finish.

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How To Choose Your Tile Material

The London Tile Co.

There are 3 materials that you’ll find everyone talking about, ceramic, porcelain and natural stone. Durable – historic tiles from Egypt and China have shown us that ceramic is long lasting. Available as glazed, unglazed and polished, Porcelain Tiles are a popular choice in kitchens and bathrooms. Won’t fade.

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Tariffs can’t derail LVT’s momentum

Floor Covering News

More than 65% of LVP at Frazier’s Carpet One Floor & Home comes from outside China. The United States Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to not include floor covering among items granted exemption from the Section 301 tariff was greeted with a collective shrug by flooring retailers. 24, 2018 to Aug. As the Aug.

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Art Deco Delights

Diary of a Tile Addict

Art Décor is a traditional double-fired glazed range, with the wall tiles co-ordinating with glazed porcelain floor tiles. Glazed porcelain floor tiles from the Art Deco range by Etruria Design. There are two main wall tile designs: flat and vector framed. The breadth of the colour range is quite exceptional.

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