The Minister of Finance has decided to continue imposing the Import Safeguard Duty (BMTP) on imported ceramic floor tile products for a period of two years. This policy is introduced considering reports that the domestic industry has suffered severe losses due to increased imports of ceramic floor tiles. This is stipulated in the 2025 Minister of Finance Regulation, whereas the previous 2021 regulation had implemented the policy but the collection period ended in 2024. The investigation results from the Trade Safeguards Committee indicate that the domestic industry faces a threat of serious injury due to increased imports and requires more time for structural adjustment, hence the extension of the safeguard duty on ceramic floor tiles. BMTP is an additional levy on top of the most-favored-nation tariff and preferential tariffs based on international agreements. It applies to ceramic floor tiles, fireplace tiles, and wall tiles whose maximum surface area can be covered by a square with a side length of 7 cm or more. Some products, such as those under subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, are exempt. The tariff rate is 12.72% in the first year and 12.44% in the second year. It applies to imports of ceramic floor tiles from all countries except the 124 countries listed in Annex B, which include Brazil, Israel, Cambodia, etc. Importers must submit documents proving the origin of ceramic floor tiles from exempted countries. This policy takes effect seven working days after its promulgation on February 18, 2025, i.e., from February 26 to 27, 2025.
The Minister of Finance has decided to continue imposing the Import Safeguard Duty (BMTP) on imported ceramic floor tile products for a period of two years. This policy is introduced considering reports that the domestic industry has suffered severe losses due to increased imports of ceramic floor tiles. This is stipulated in the 2025 Minister of Finance Regulation, whereas the previous 2021 regulation had implemented the policy but the collection period ended in 2024. The investigation results from the Trade Safeguards Committee indicate that the domestic industry faces a threat of serious injury due to increased imports and requires more time for structural adjustment, hence the extension of the safeguard duty on ceramic floor tiles. BMTP is an additional levy on top of the most-favored-nation tariff and preferential tariffs based on international agreements. It applies to ceramic floor tiles, fireplace tiles, and wall tiles whose maximum surface area can be covered by a square with a side length of 7 cm or more. Some products, such as those under subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, are exempt. The tariff rate is 12.72% in the first year and 12.44% in the second year. It applies to imports of ceramic floor tiles from all countries except the 124 countries listed in Annex B, which include Brazil, Israel, Cambodia, etc. Importers must submit documents proving the origin of ceramic floor tiles from exempted countries. This policy takes effect seven working days after its promulgation on February 18, 2025, i.e., from February 26 to 27, 2025.