Varmora Granito Name Change: Cyprus Importers Should Review Ceramic Tile Duties
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2319 records the change of name from Varmora Granito Private Limited to Varmora Granito Limited. For Cyprus and other EU importers, the practical point is continuity: the company-specific TARIC treatment continues under the new name.
The measure is narrow but operationally important. Historic customs declarations, invoices and manufacturer records may use either company name, and those records should be matched carefully before any duty review or repayment request is considered.
What changed?
The European Commission accepted that the change was one of name only and did not alter the company’s ownership, production sites, sales structure or other circumstances relevant to the anti-dumping measure. The Annex to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/265 is therefore amended to identify the producer as Varmora Granito Limited.
What did not change?
The TARIC additional code remains A013 and the applicable anti-dumping duty rate remains 7.3%. The new regulation does not remove the anti-dumping measure or create a new rate for the producer.
Why does 14 May 2025 matter?
The regulation provides that TARIC additional code A013, previously attributed to Varmora Granito Private Limited, applies to Varmora Granito Limited from 14 May 2025. Import records from that date should therefore be reviewed by reference to the same producer code and rate, despite the change in corporate name.
Who should review historic imports?
Cyprus importers of ceramic tiles manufactured by Varmora Granito;
distributors, contractors and developers who imported directly from India;
customs representatives who lodged declarations using the former or new company name; and
businesses that may have paid a higher anti-dumping duty because the name change was not recognised.
What records should be checked?
customs declarations and MRN references;
commercial invoices, packing lists and origin documentation;
the stated manufacturer and the name used at the date of import;
the TARIC additional code applied;
the anti-dumping rate and amount actually charged; and
communications with the customs representative or competent customs authority.
Could a refund or remission be available?
The regulation permits repayment or remission of any excess anti-dumping duty paid because of the name change, subject to the applicable customs-law procedure. It does not establish a separate claim deadline or automatic refund. The relevant customs route, evidence and time limit should therefore be confirmed before an application is made.
Practical next steps
identify relevant imports from 14 May 2025 onwards;
reconcile the former and current company names with TARIC code A013;
calculate whether any excess duty was paid;
obtain the customs representative’s declaration records and calculations; and
confirm the Cyprus customs procedure and filing deadline before submitting a claim.
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How Cyprus Law Chambers can assist
Cyprus Law Chambers can help businesses organise the legal and documentary review, identify the contractual and commercial implications of an historic duty issue, and coordinate the matter with the importer’s customs representative and other professional advisers. Customs classification, declaration and repayment mechanics should be confirmed with the competent customs specialist or authority.
Legal note
This publication provides general information as at 22 October 2026 and does not constitute legal, customs, tax or accounting advice. Eligibility for repayment or remission depends on the specific declarations, documents, amounts and applicable procedural time limits.
