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Buyer's brief · Stone & building materials

Natural stone and building materials from China.

We source granite, marble and other materials for projects, check every slab against the approved sample, and tell you about duty traps before you order.

What we source

  • Granite
  • Marble
  • Cut-to-size countertops and slabs
  • Tiles

Where it's made · our team works there

The brief

Buying stone & building materials from China: what matters.

US rules

  • California has strict rules on fabricating engineered stone with high silica content.

Commonly required. We confirm what applies to your project before production.

Duties

  • Engineered quartz from China is under anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders.
  • Ceramic tile from China is under anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders.
  • We check every product before we quote.

Mechanisms only. Rates change; we check them at quote time.

Our QC checks

  • Color and veining against the reference sample
  • Thickness and dimensions
  • Edges and polish
  • Crating for sea freight

Checked against your approved sample, at the factory, before shipping.

FAQ

Stone & building materials: questions buyers ask

Is there natural variation in stone?

Stone is natural, which is why we check each slab against the approved sample before it ships.

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Send us a photo of the stone & building materials you need.

Tell us what you need, how many and where it goes. We reply 24/7, from Los Angeles and Foshan.