Imported Slab Costs Are Rising in DFW

CSG West Granite and Floors at 3905 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76087 sells and installs flooring and natural stone for homeowners across Weatherford, Parker County, and west Fort Worth / Tarrant County (east of Fort Worth on the I-20 / I-30 corridor). Most of the granite, marble, and quartzite in those kitchens did not start in Texas.

It started as a slab in a quarry — often in Brazil or India — then rode a ship, cleared customs, and landed at a U.S. distributor before it ever hit our on-site slab yard. When the cost of that trip goes up, the price on the slab goes up. That is not a showroom markup story. That is a supply-chain story.

Where the stone actually comes from

The United States still leans hard on imports for dimension stone. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Mineral Commodity Summaries show that for granite alone (import value, 2019–2022), Brazil accounted for about 45% and India about 23%. Recent U.S. countertop import reporting (Stone World / CTASC, June 2026) still puts Brazil near the top of the overall source list and India among the leaders in granite — with Brazil also supplying the bulk of imported natural quartzite.

So when trade policy or freight changes for those countries, Weatherford homeowners feel it on the countertop quote.

If you have walked our slab racks, you have already seen that story in names people ask for by sight: Taj Mahal quartzite, Bianco Superiore quartzite, and Crystallo quartzite. Those looks still sell hard in Weatherford kitchens — and a lot of that category still ties back to the Brazil-heavy quartzite pipeline that dominates U.S. imports.

What’s new on tariffs

In late July 2026, U.S. trade actions hit Brazilian stone hard enough that industry groups and trade press are treating it as a new cost floor:

• A 25% additional Section 301 duty on many Brazilian goods, effective around July 22, 2026. Quartzite under HTSUS 6802.99.00 was widely reported as staying on the exclusion list; granite, marble, and slate were not.
• A separate Section 301 measure tied to forced-labor enforcement, covering dozens of economies, with Brazil at 12.5% (effective around July 24, 2026) and India at a lower 10% rate on that same action, according to Centrorochas coverage in Stone World and TileLetter.

Trade press (including Stone World, August 2026) has reported that for Brazilian granite, marble, and slate, those two add-ons can stack to about 37.5% on top of ordinary customs duties. Brazilian quartzite was described as escaping the 25% piece but still facing the 12.5%. Exact stacking at the port still depends on how U.S. Customs applies the measures in practice — but the direction for importers is clear: more duty dollars on many of the slabs America buys.

India is not on the Brazil-specific 25% action the same way, but it is in the picture on the broader duty structure and remains a major granite source. The competitive map between Brazil, India, Italy, and others is shifting because of that.

Shipping is not “normal” either

Tariffs are only half the landed cost.

A sales rep at KLZ Stone told us India containers are running about $10,000–$11,000 right now. For context, about $4,000 has been a more typical average shipping cost in this trade. That is roughly 2.5× to almost 3× — the kind of jump people mean when they say freight is up two to three hundred percent on the lanes that matter for slabs.

We are not quoting a government freight index for that number. We are telling you what a supplier in this channel is seeing on the phone. When the box costs that much more, every slab in it carries a heavier freight share before fabrication even starts.

What this means for your kitchen quote

• Expect movement, not a one-day panic. Importers, distributors, and fabricators are still sorting which materials carry which duty stack. Quotes can change as containers clear and inventory turns.
• Material choice matters more. Brazilian granite and marble face a different duty picture than quartzite that stayed outside the 25% Brazil action — including popular looks like Taj Mahal, Bianco Superiore, and Crystallo when they ride that quartzite classification. India granite sits in a different duty mix again. Ask what you are actually buying and where it shipped from.
• Inventory timing matters. Stone already in a U.S. yard was landed under an older cost structure. Fresh containers reflect today’s tariffs and today’s freight.
• “Cheapest slab” is a moving target. A color that looked like a deal last spring may not pencil the same way after duty and freight.

None of that means you should skip natural stone. It means you should shop with eyes open — and work with a team that will walk the good, the bad, and the ugly on origin, lead time, and price instead of pretending every slab costs what it did two years ago.

How we handle it at CSG West

We sell and install flooring and stone under one roof — hardwood, LVP, tile, and countertops from an on-site slab yard you can walk without an appointment. We do not control USTR or the ocean carriers. We do control how honest we are about what is happening to cost.

If you are planning a remodel or a new build in Weatherford, Aledo, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, or west Fort Worth, come by CSG West Granite and Floors at 3905 Fort Worth Hwy, Weatherford, TX 76087. Bring your plans or your Pinterest board. We will help you match the look you want to materials that still make sense for your budget and timeline — and we will say so when a slab’s price is being driven by tariffs and freight, not by the stone itself.

Phone: (817) 274-9378
Web: csgweatherford.com

FAQ

Does CSG West serve the DFW area?
Yes — our showroom and slab yard are in Weatherford. We regularly serve Parker County and west Fort Worth / Tarrant County (the east-of-Fort Worth / west-Metroplex side). Call (817) 274-9378 if you are unsure whether your address is in range.

Why did my favorite Brazilian quartzite go up?
Tariffs and ocean freight both move landed slab cost. Brazilian granite and marble generally face a heavier duty stack than quartzite that stayed outside the 25% Brazil action; India containers are also carrying much higher freight than a typical ~$4k average. Ask for origin and whether the material is yard stock or inbound.

Can I see Taj Mahal, Bianco Superiore, or Crystallo without an appointment?
Yes. Walk the yard at 3905 Fort Worth Hwy during showroom hours. Availability rotates with containers and fabricator demand.