The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced that they would investigate the possible application of anti-dumping duties to pigments and preparations made from Chinese-origin rutile-type titanium dioxide. The investigation is expected to conclude within 1 year in principle.
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry disclosed a policy to investigate whether anti-dumping duties should be applied to pigments and preparations made from Chinese-origin rutile-type titanium dioxide. The investigation is scheduled to conclude within 1 year in principle and covers products used in automotive coatings and other applications.
The investigation was prompted by the Japan Titanium Dioxide Industry Association’s application in August for the application of anti-dumping duties. The association claims that Chinese products are being imported at unfairly low prices, harming domestic industry.
The government’s launch of the investigation remains at the consideration stage as a measure intended to protect the domestic industry. Specific conclusions and further developments are expected to be reported in subsequent updates.