EU Imposes 39.7% Duty on Titanium Dioxide Imports from China to Combat Dumping

The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1617 mandates that imports of titanium dioxide (TiO2) from China be registered. This decision follows a complaint from the European Titanium Dioxide Ad Hoc Coalition, highlighting a significant rise in imports from China, which are allegedly being dumped in the EU market. The regulation aims to monitor these imports and ensure compliance with EU trade standards.

Background

• The regulation was introduced following an anti-dumping investigation initiated by the European Commission on November 13, 2023.
• The complaint was lodged by the European Titanium Dioxide Ad Hoc Coalition, representing over 25% of the EU's TiO2 production.
• It highlighted a substantial increase in imports of TiO2 from China post-initiation of the investigation, which was seen as an attempt to circumvent potential anti-dumping duties.

Product Subject to Registration

• The product in question is titanium dioxide (TiO2), in all forms, classified under CAS RN 12065-65-5 and 13463-67-7, with a minimum of 80% titanium dioxide by weight.
• These products fall under CN codes ex 2823 00 00 and 3206 11 00 (TARIC codes 2823 00 00 10 and 2823 00 00 30).

Why it happened?

• Dumping Evidence: The complaint provided evidence of dumping, comparing the normal value based on production costs in a representative country (Brazil) with the export price to the EU.
• Increased Imports: Data showed an increase in TiO2 imports from China in the three months following the investigation's initiation compared to the previous year.
• Injury to EU Industry: The increase in imports at dumped prices was causing significant injury to the EU industry, including decreased profitability and market share.

Registration Process

• The regulation directs customs authorities to register imports of TiO2 from China.
• This registration is intended to allow retroactive application of anti-dumping duties if the investigation confirms the dumping allegations.
• The registration will expire nine months after the regulation's entry into force.

Procedure and Compliance

• Interested parties are invited to submit their views or request a hearing within 21 days of the regulation's publication.
• Personal data collected during this process will be handled in accordance with EU data protection regulations.

Expected Impact

• The registration is a precautionary measure to ensure that any anti-dumping duties can be applied retroactively, preventing further injury to the EU's TiO2 industry.
• By monitoring imports, the EU aims to stabilize the market and protect domestic producers from unfair trade practices.

Proposed Customs Duty

39.7 % Provisional duty rates, based on the CIF Union border price (customs duty unpaid)

This regulation is a critical step in addressing the concerns raised by the European Titanium Dioxide Ad Hoc Coalition and ensuring a fair trading environment within the EU. For more detailed information, you can refer to the official document linked?here.

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