India Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Chinese Titanium Dioxide for 5 Years

The Finance Ministry has reimposed anti-dumping duty of $460 to $681 per metric tonne on specified titanium dioxide imports from China for five years, according to news reports.  

The decision follows an investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that the imports were being sold at dumped prices and had caused injury to India's domestic industry. 

The duty applies to products classified under customs tariff items 2823 00 10, 3206 11 10 and 3206 11 90. The amount payable depends on the producer and the category of import. 

Duty Varies by Manufacturer 

Anhui Gold Star Titanium Dioxide (Group) will face a duty of $609 per metric tonne. A rate of $563 per metric tonne applies to Anhui Gold Star Titanium Dioxide Trading, Shandong Jinhai Titanium Resources Technology and Shandong Xianghai Titanium. 

Specified producers, including LB Xiangyang Titanium Industry, LB Sichuan Titanium Industry, LB Lufeng Titanium Industry, LB Group and Henan Billions Advanced Material, will face a duty of $460 per metric tonne. Non-sampled cooperative producers will pay $510 per metric tonne. 

The highest rate of $681 per metric tonne applies to other specified categories. These include goods originating in China but exported through another country, and goods originating in another country but exported from China. 

Importers seeking a producer-specific rate must submit a valid commercial invoice with a dated and signed declaration identifying the manufacturer and confirming the required details. If the declaration is not provided, the rate applicable to other producers will apply. 

Products Excluded from the Duty 

The notification excludes specified titanium dioxide products used in food additives, pharmaceutical tablet film coatings, cosmetics, sunscreens, and textile and fibre production. 

Certain nano or ultrafine titanium dioxide products measuring below 100 nanometres are also exempt when used in specified textile and paint applications. The textile exemption does not cover products used for printing on textiles, garments, cloth, or fabric. 

Background to the Decision 

India began its first investigation into Chinese titanium dioxide imports on July 8, 2015. Provisional duties were imposed in May 2016, followed by definitive duties in February 2017. The government extended the measures for five years in October 2021. 

The DGTR launched a second sunset review on March 20, 2026. Its findings, dated August 3, 2026, identified continued dumping, material injury to domestic producers, and a threat of further injury. The latest notification retains the duty for another five years. 

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Conclusion  

The decision follows a review that found continued dumping of Chinese titanium dioxide and injury to the domestic industry. The applicable duty ranges from $460 to $681 per metric tonne. 

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