To Facilitate Positive Adjustment to Competition From Imports of Quartz Surface Products
What happened
On July 31, 2026, the President issued Proclamation 11051 to impose a safeguard measure in the form of a tariff-rate quota on imports of quartz surface products (QSP) for four years. This action follows an investigation by the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) which found that increased QSP imports were causing serious injury to the domestic industry. The safeguard measure applies to imports from all countries, with some exceptions including Canada and Mexico, and certain developing countries.
Why it matters
This action aims to protect the U.S. quartz surface product industry from foreign competition by making imported products more expensive or limited. It creates a temporary period for the domestic industry to adjust to the competition. Importers of quartz surface products will face new duties and quantity restrictions.
Who it affects
- ›U.S. quartz surface product manufacturers
- ›Importers of quartz surface products
- ›Countries exporting quartz surface products to the U.S.
- ›Consumers of quartz surface products
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