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On September 7, 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) issued Decision No. 2174/QD-BCT on the application of official anti-dumping (AD) duties to certain ceramic and porcelain tiles originating from India. Under the decision, the official AD duty rates applicable to products within the scope of the investigation range from 5.55% to 45.30%, depending on the producer and exporter.
This is the outcome of AD investigation Case No. AD23, which was initiated by the MOIT in August 2025 concerning ceramic and porcelain tiles imported from India.
Vietnam Officially Applies AD Duties to Products from India
According to Decision No. 2174/QD-BCT, official AD duties are imposed on certain ceramic and porcelain tiles originating from India. The products subject to the measure are tiles manufactured from clay and/or other inorganic materials, fired at high temperatures, whether glazed or unglazed, with a maximum firing temperature below 1,500°C and water absorption not exceeding 0.5% by weight.
The product scope includes wall tiles, floor tiles, paving tiles and similar products, excluding paving tiles under heading 69.04. The relevant HS codes include 6907.21.21, 6907.21.22, 6907.21.23, 6907.21.24, 6907.21.91, 6907.21.92, 6907.21.93 and 6907.21.94.
The determination of the product scope is based on the actual characteristics of the goods in addition to the HS codes. Therefore, importers should carefully compare the description and technical characteristics of their products with the scope specified in the decision imposing the measure.
Case No. AD23 Was Initiated in August 2025
Before issuing the decision imposing the official duties, the MOIT conducted the AD23 investigation pursuant to Decision No. 2333/QD-BCT dated August 18, 2025. The investigation was initiated based on an application submitted by a group of domestic tile producers.
The period of investigation for the dumping margin was from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025, while the injury investigation period extended from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2025. According to information available at the time of initiation, the alleged dumping margin for products from India was determined at 45.30%.
During the investigation, the investigating authority carried out information collection, sent questionnaires to relevant parties, and conducted sampling of foreign producers and exporters. On July 17, 2026, the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam (TRAV) held a public consultation session for relevant parties to present their opinions and views and provide information for the investigation process.
Investigation Findings Determine Dumping and Causal Relationship
Based on the investigation findings considered by the MOIT before issuing Decision No. 2174/QD-BCT, the investigated goods originating from India were determined to have been dumped in the Vietnamese market.
The investigating authority also determined that there was clear evidence that the investigated imported goods had caused or threatened to cause material injury to the domestic industry. The findings further established a causal relationship between the dumping of imported goods from India and the threat of material injury to the domestic industry.
On the basis of these findings and the applicable regulations on foreign trade management, the MOIT decided to impose official AD measures on the products within the scope of the investigation.
AD Duty Rates Vary Among Different Enterprises
The official AD duty rates are not applied uniformly to all producers and exporters in India. Instead, the rates are determined for individual enterprises based on the investigation findings.
The highest duty rate is 45.30%, while the lowest rate is 5.55%. The application of different duty rates reflects the dumping margins determined for each enterprise and the information provided by the respective enterprises during the investigation.
For importers, correctly identifying the producer, exporter and corresponding duty rate is an important factor when carrying out import procedures for products subject to the measure. Businesses should also maintain complete documentation concerning the producer, origin and characteristics of the products to support the determination of their tax obligations.
The Measure May Be Reviewed and Adjusted
The application of official AD duties does not necessarily mean that the duty rates will remain fixed throughout the entire period of application. Under trade remedy regulations, interested parties may request appropriate review procedures when the statutory conditions are satisfied.
Through such reviews, the duty rates may be examined and adjusted to ensure that the AD measure is applied to the correct products and parties, at an appropriate level and for a reasonable period of time.
For Indian enterprises exporting products within the scope of the investigation to Vietnam, monitoring review proceedings and preparing data on selling prices, costs, production volumes, export transactions and other relevant factors will be important if a review is initiated in the future.
For Vietnamese importers, businesses should proactively review contracts and transactions involving ceramic and porcelain tiles from India, accurately determine the product scope and corresponding applicable duty rates. Regularly updating decisions, notices and subsequent review results issued by the competent authorities will also be necessary to minimize risks arising during the importation process.
To protect their legitimate interests, manufacturers and exporters should familiarize themselves with the procedure and actively contact Vietnam Antidumping Law Firm specializing in anti-dumping and trade remedy for timely assistance.
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