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Sassuolo Export Grade: 98%

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Market Saturation of 'Italian-Sounding' fakes: +14%

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Water Absorption Standard: <0.5%

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Sassuolo Export Grade: 98% | Market Saturation of 'Italian-Sounding' fakes: +14% | Water Absorption Standard: <0.5% |

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