This is a Commission Implementing Regulation imposing definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide (TiO2) originating from China. The regulation establishes fixed duties ranging from 0.25 to 0.74 EUR per kg depending on the exporting producer. It also provides an end-use exemption for TiO2 used in production of white inks for printing.The regulation has the following main structural elements:- Product scope definition and investigation details- Analysis of dumping, injury to EU industry, and causation- Assessment of Union interest and impact on various stakeholders- Determination of duty rates and form of measures- Rules on collection of provisional duties and implementation provisionsKey provisions include:- Fixed specific duties per kg rather than ad valorem duties to soften impact on users- End-use exemption for TiO2 used in white inks production- Definitive collection of provisional duties imposed earlier- Requirements for commercial invoice declarations- Rules for new exporting producers to obtain individual duty rates- No retroactive collection of duties during registration periodThe regulation is particularly important for Ukraine as it affects imports of a key industrial chemical used in many downstream industries like paints, plastics, and paper. The measures aim to protect EU producers while considering impact on users.
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