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 per kg ranging from 0.25 to 0.74 EUR to protect EU producers from dumped Chinese imports that were found to be causing material injury to the EU industry.The regulation has the following key structural elements:- Detailed investigation procedure and findings on dumping, injury and causation- Analysis of Union interest including impact on various user industries- Establishment of definitive duties and collection of provisional duties- Special end-use exemption for TiO2 used in production of white inks for printingThe main provisions include:- Fixed duties per kg ranging from 0.25-0.74 EUR depending on the producer- End-use exemption for TiO2 used in white inks production- Definitive collection of provisional duties imposed earlier- Requirements for commercial invoice declarations- Provisions for new exporting producers to request individual duty ratesKey changes compared to provisional measures:- Change from ad valorem to specific fixed duties per kg- Introduction of end-use exemption for white inks sector- Lower duty rates based on revised dumping margin calculations- Decision not to apply duties retroactively during registration period
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