We know that every business owner is trying to understand how to operate in the face of tariff uncertainty. While the situation is fluid, we are confident that the additional tariffs on products produced in Turkey and shipped to the US will be minimal. If facts and circumstances change by then, we will be in touch. We appreciate your business and your flexibility as we all navigate this volatility.
Tariff for Kitchen Cabinets
As of now, there are no direct anti-dumping (AD) or countervailing duties (CVD) imposed by the U.S. on kitchen cabinets exported from Turkey.
Tariff for Quartz Products
Quartz surfaces for countertops exported from Turkey, are subject to AD and CVD measures:
In 2020, the U.S. Department of Commerce imposed:
- 5.13% anti-dumping duty
- 2.43% countervailing duty
An additional 15% reciprocal tariff was recently issued, which is the lowest among others in the industry.
๐ฎ๐ณ India & ๐น๐ท Turkey: AD/CVD Orders Imposed (2020)
- May 28, 2020: The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) determined that imports of quartz surface products from India and Turkey materially injured the U.S. industry. U.S. Department of Commerce+7USITC+7GlobeNewswire+7
- April 28, 2020: The U.S. Department of Commerce found that producers/exporters from India and Turkey sold quartz surface products at less than fair value and received countervailable subsidies. Federal Register+2Trade.gov+2U.S. Department of Commerce+2
- June 22, 2020: Definitive AD/CVD duties were imposed:
- India: AD rates from 2.67% to 5.15%; CVD rates from 1.57% to 2.34%.
- Turkey: AD rates from 0% to 5.17%; CVD rate at 2.43%. Global Trade Alert+9Coalition For A Prosperous America+9Stone World+9Global Trade Alert+2Trade.gov+2Global Trade Alert+2
๐จ๐ณ China: AD/CVD Orders Continued (2025)
- January 24, 2025: Following a sunset review, the U.S. Department of Commerce and USITC determined that revoking the existing AD/CVD orders on quartz surface products from China would likely lead to continuation or recurrence of dumping, subsidies, and material injury to the U.S. industry. Consequently, the orders were continued. Global Trade Alert+8Federal Register+8GovInfo+8
- Original Orders: Imposed in July 2019, with AD/CVD rates ranging from 45.32% to 190.99%. Global Trade Alert
๐๏ธ Legal Challenges Resolved (2023)
- May 2023: MS International (MSI), a major U.S. importer, abandoned its legal challenges against the AD/CVD orders on quartz surface products from China, India, and Turkey. This followed a January 2023 ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which upheld the U.S. Department of Commerce’s determination that fabricators are not “producers” for the purposes of these investigations. GovInfo+2Coalition For A Prosperous America+2U.S. Department of Commerce+2
๐ Summary of Duty Rates
| Country | Antidumping Duty Rates | Countervailing Duty Rates |
|---|---|---|
| India | 2.67% โ 5.15% | 1.57% โ 2.34% |
| Turkey | 0% โ 5.17% | 2.43% |
| China | 45.32% โ 190.99% | 45.32% โ 190.99% |
These measures aim to protect the U.S. quartz surface products industry from unfair trade practices. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official notices and press releases from the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
President Trump has signed an Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports, increasing theย total tariff rate to 50%.
August 7, 2025
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