New Delhi

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 ‌Donald Trump signed an order for ​the imposition of a tariff-rate ​quota ​on imports ‌of these products ​from ​several 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.

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