Recently, import duties targeted more than 180 countries, affecting the homebuilding industry. Among the materials now subject to price hikes is luxury marble, a beloved choice for premium kitchens and bathrooms. Design professionals warn that the duty hike on European marble will raise costs for homeowners. Nick Smith, founder of Smithers says, It’s not just numbers going up — it changes project planning for material selection and investment return." ### What marble countertops cost today Right now, marble surfaces are priced around $60/sq ft, according to suppliers.
Italian Carrara, a soft white variety, runs $60–$100/sq ft. Calacatta marble, known for luxurious patterns, runs about $180 a foot — meaning a tariff rise could raise it beyond over $216 per square foot. Alongside price pressures, contractors note that final quotes might rise further. ### The bigger impact Most marble in the U.S. is brought in from China. Import duties now tack on 20% for European sources, 27% for India, and 34% for China.
That can stretch budgets for remodelling. Smith notes, Marble is now a staple in both kitchens and bathrooms, from backsplashes to flooring." ### Other premium surfaces that bypass tariffs If marble feels out of reach, there are plenty of high-end options: - **Quartzite** – Mined domestically, with style similar to marble, costing $70–$120/sq ft. - **Soapstone** – Soft to the touch with rich veining, sourced from Vermont, at $70 to $120 per foot. - **Quartz** – Man-made, mimics modern marble dining table - read this post from Lovettcreations,
Italian Carrara, a soft white variety, runs $60–$100/sq ft. Calacatta marble, known for luxurious patterns, runs about $180 a foot — meaning a tariff rise could raise it beyond over $216 per square foot. Alongside price pressures, contractors note that final quotes might rise further. ### The bigger impact Most marble in the U.S. is brought in from China. Import duties now tack on 20% for European sources, 27% for India, and 34% for China.
That can stretch budgets for remodelling. Smith notes, Marble is now a staple in both kitchens and bathrooms, from backsplashes to flooring." ### Other premium surfaces that bypass tariffs If marble feels out of reach, there are plenty of high-end options: - **Quartzite** – Mined domestically, with style similar to marble, costing $70–$120/sq ft. - **Soapstone** – Soft to the touch with rich veining, sourced from Vermont, at $70 to $120 per foot. - **Quartz** – Man-made, mimics modern marble dining table - read this post from Lovettcreations,