India Challenges US Tariffs on Quartz Products at WTO

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Aug 18, 2026 14:00

India has requested WTO consultations with the US regarding steep tariffs imposed on quartz surface products. The US duties, up to 50%, affect imports from several countries.

New Delhi, Aug 18 (PTI) India has sought consultations with the US under the World Trade Organisation's safeguard agreement over tariffs imposed on quartz surface products by America.

Quartz surface products are engineered/artificial stone slabs made mainly from silica (quartz, quartz powder, glass powder) mixed with a resin binder.

On July 31, US President âDonald Trump signed an order for âthe imposition of a tariff-rate âquota âon imports âof these products âfrom âseveral countries.

Effective August 15, 2026, the measure imposes steep duties, of up to 50 per cent, on shipments exceeding the specified quotas.

"Having a substantial interest, India requests consultations with USA under... AoS (agreement on safeguards)," the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said in a communication dated August 14.

India would like to propose for virtual consultations as per mutual convenience of both sides, it said.

The communication is being circulated at the request of the Indian delegation.

Source: PTI By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi

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