Anti-dumping tariffs on ceramic tiles from India and Turkey: what changes in 2026

Key data

If your company imports ceramic tiles from India or Turkey, or if you purchase them from distributors operating with those origins, this regulatory change directly affects your costs. The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2319, published on 20 October 2026 and in force from the previous day, modifies the definitive anti-dumping rights that the EU has applied to these products since 2023.

The modification responds, according to available data, to reviews of export prices or changes in the structure of affected exporters, which has led the European Commission to adjust the rates or conditions for applying such rights. The Spanish ceramic industry, with particular relevance in Castellón, is the main beneficiary of this protection against dumping practices.

What does this regulation establish?

Regulation 2026/2319 amends the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/265, which established definitive anti-dumping rights on ceramic tiles originating from India and Turkey. Anti-dumping rights are additional tariffs that the EU imposes when it detects that a country exports products at artificially low prices (below production cost or the price in the country of origin), harming European industry.

The modification introduced by Regulation 2026/2319 adjusts the rates or conditions for applying those rights. The most common reasons for this type of review are:

• Changes in export prices declared by affected manufacturers.
• Modifications in the business structure of exporters (mergers, new companies, name changes).
• Results of periodic reviews or interim reviews requested by market operators.

Note: Regulation 2026/2319 does not publish the exact tariff rates in the available summary. To find out the specific percentages applicable to each exporter or company, it is essential to consult the full text in the official OJEU source.

Economic and operational impact

The impact of this modification occurs in two opposite directions depending on the type of company:

• Importers of tiles from India and Turkey: any variation in anti-dumping rates translates directly into the cost of each imported shipment. An increase in rights raises the product price; a reduction may open up pricing opportunities. In both cases, import cost calculations must be updated immediately.
• Spanish ceramic industry (especially Castellón): anti-dumping rights are their competitive shield against Asian and Turkish products with artificially low prices. The maintenance or strengthening of these rights protects their market share in Spain and Europe.
• Distributors and construction sector: supply prices for tiles from these origins may be altered, affecting margins and purchasing planning.

From an operational perspective, the change requires immediate updating of customs declarations and import cost calculation systems to reflect the new parameters established by Regulation 2026/2319.

Who does it affect?

• Direct importers of ceramic tiles originating from India or Turkey operating in Spain or any EU Member State.
• Wholesale distributors of construction materials sourcing from these origins.
• Construction and renovation companies that purchase tiles from India or Turkey for their projects.
• Purchasing and logistics departments of any company managing supply of these materials.
• Customs agents and logistics operators processing import declarations for these products.
• Spanish ceramic industry (manufacturers, especially in Castellón), which benefits from anti-dumping protection against unfair competition.

Practical example

A Spanish importer that regularly brings containers of ceramic tiles from India applies the anti-dumping rate established by Regulation 2023/265 in its customs declarations. With the entry into force of Regulation 2026/2319 on 19 October 2026, that rate or its conditions of application have changed.

If the importer does not update its customs declarations in accordance with the new parameters, it may be incorrectly settling tariff rights: paying too much (direct economic loss) or too little (risk of customs inspection, supplementary settlements and possible penalties from the Tax Agency).

The same applies to a distributor that has closed purchase contracts with Turkish suppliers under prices calculated with the previous rates: if rights have increased, their margin narrows; if they have fallen, they can renegotiate terms or improve their competitiveness against domestic product.

What should companies do now?

1. Consult the full text of Regulation 2026/2319 in the Official Journal of the EU to find out the exact tariff rates applicable to each exporter or company from India and Turkey.
2. Identify which exporters or companies of origin are affected by the modification and whether your company's current suppliers are among them.
3. Update import cost calculation systems with the new rates or conditions, effective from 19 October 2026.
4. Review and correct customs declarations submitted since entry into force (19 October 2026) to ensure they apply the correct parameters.
5. Inform the customs agent or logistics operator responsible for imports so they apply the new rates to all current and future operations.
6. Review supply contracts with suppliers from India and Turkey to assess whether the tariff change affects agreed prices and whether it is appropriate to renegotiate terms.

Official source

Consult complete regulation in official source

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific decisions, consult a qualified professional. Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/./legal-content/AUTO/?uri=OJ:L_202602319