China faces fresh Indian duties on titanium dioxide imports: Anti-dumping levy of $460-$681 per tonne reimposed for five years
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- ✓India reimposed anti-dumping duties of $460 to $681 per tonne on Chinese titanium dioxide imports for five years.
- ✓The Finance Ministry notified the levy on Saturday after an investigation showed dumped goods hurt domestic makers.
- ✓This move could raise input costs for paint makers and other industries that use it.
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India has reimposed anti-dumping duties of $460 to $681 per tonne on specified titanium dioxide imports from China for five years, following a fresh investigation into injury to domestic manufacturers. The Finance Ministry notified the levy on Saturday. The move could raise input costs for paint makers and other industries, potentially affecting prices, while certain pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and textile applications remain excluded.
India has reimposed anti-dumping duties ranging from $460 to $681 per tonne on specified titanium dioxide imports from China for five years, after a fresh investigation found that dumped imports had caused material injury to domestic manufacturers. The Finance Ministry notified the levy on Saturday, following a recommendation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in its final findings dated August 3, 2026. The move could raise input costs for paint makers and other industries that use the chemical, although the impact on retail prices will depend on how manufacturers respond.
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