In a significant move to protect domestic industry, the Ministry of Finance has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of Titanium Dioxide originating from China, following a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR). The duty will be in force for five years unless revoked earlier.
The Ministry of Finance, the DGTR found that Titanium Dioxide imported from China was being dumped at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to Indian manufacturers. The final findings, dated February 12, 2025, concluded that the dumped imports were responsible for this injury.
The anti-dumping duty will vary by exporter and ranges between USD 460 to USD 609 per metric ton, depending on the producer. Companies such as Anhui Gold Star Titanium Dioxide (Group) Co., Ltd., Shandong Jinhai Titanium Resources Technology Co., Ltd., and LB Group Co., Ltd., among others, are subject to specific duties. A flat duty of USD 510 per MT is applicable to non-sampled cooperative producers, while all other unspecified exporters from China face a duty of USD 681 per MT.
The affected product, Titanium Dioxide, falls under tariff items 2823 00 10, 3206 11 10, and 3206 11 90 of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. However, certain categories of TiOâ‚‚, such as those used in food additives, pharmaceuticals, skincare, textiles (with exceptions), and nano-grade applications, have been specifically excluded from the scope of this measure.
The duty is aimed at restoring fair trade practices and ensuring a level playing field for Indian manufacturers. It will be payable in Indian currency and calculated based on the exchange rate specified by the Ministry of Finance at the time of import entry.
Notification Details
Notification No. Notification No. 12/2025-Customs (ADD)
Date: 10th May, 2025
