The USTR’s final determination, issued on July 15, formally records the comments submitted during the public consultation, including Centrorochas’ contribution. The document consolidates the key arguments presented throughout the process and becomes part of the official administrative record, which may serve as a reference for future trade discussions between Brazil and the United States.

According to Fábio Cruz, Vice President of Centrorochas, the conclusion of the investigation marks an important milestone in the Association’s institutional efforts over the past year.

“The decision preserves a significant share of Brazil’s natural stone exports to the United States, particularly quartzites, while maintaining important challenges for segments such as marble, granite, and slate. The most important outcome of this process, however, was demonstrating that the international competitiveness of our industry depends on sustained institutional engagement. It is not enough to respond when challenges arise; we must be present where these decisions are made. Throughout this investigation, Centrorochas presented the Brazilian industry’s position on a technical basis, strengthened its dialogue with U.S. authorities, trade associations, and companies, and built relationships that will remain strategic for future trade discussions between Brazil and the United States,” said Fábio Cruz.

The additional tariffs will take effect on July 22, 2026, applying to products entered for consumption in the United States on or after that date, as established by the USTR.

The U.S. Remains Brazil’s Leading Market Despite Declining Imports

The United States remained the leading destination for Brazilian natural stone exports during the first half of 2026, accounting for 51.2% of the sector’s total export value. Between January and June, the U.S. imported US$364.3 million in Brazilian natural stone, a 14.4% decline compared with the same period in 2025.

The slowdown was driven primarily by lower imports of processed natural stone products, the segment most exposed to the effects of the additional tariffs and the changing U.S. trade environment. Even so, the United States continues to be the Brazilian natural stone industry’s largest export market, accounting for more than half of the sector’s total exports.

In 2025, Brazil exported US$795 million in natural stone to the United States, totaling approximately 587,000 metric tons. These figures underscore the strategic importance of the U.S. market for the Brazilian industry and highlight the sector’s potential for recovery as the trade environment becomes more stable and predictable.