Eurasian Economic Union Suspended Duties on Chinese Titanium
Importers of Chinese titanium dioxide can expect lower landed costs as anti-dumping duties are temporarily lifted.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in International Trade
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The Eurasian Economic Commission board has officially suspended the existing anti-dumping duties on titanium dioxide imported from China. This regulatory shift, which affects businesses reliant on Chinese pigment supplies, remains in effect through August 10, 2027.
Why it matters
The removal of these tariffs provides immediate relief for manufacturers and industrial buyers facing higher production costs. The decision follows internal analysis by the Eurasian Economic Union, which determined the suspension serves the collective economic interests of its member states.
The suspended duties previously ranged from 14.27% to 16.25% of the customs value, which were initially enacted in October 2025 as part of a five-year trade measure. These levies will no longer apply to qualifying shipments for nearly two years.
The players
Eurasian Economic Commission
The regulatory body responsible for trade policy, customs tariffs, and competition oversight across the Eurasian Economic Union.
Eurasian Economic Union
An international organization and economic bloc that facilitates the free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor among its member states.
The details
The anti-dumping measure functioned by applying a surcharge to the customs value of imported titanium dioxide from Chinese manufacturers. By lifting this requirement, the commission has effectively removed a significant price floor for industrial buyers operating within the customs territory. Companies should review their procurement contracts and customs filings to ensure they are no longer accruing these specific import surcharges as the policy enters into force.
Timeline
October 2025: The original anti-dumping measure was introduced for a five-year term.
September 21, 2026: The Eurasian Economic Commission announced the suspension of duties.
October 1, 2026: The decision enters into full legal force.
August 10, 2027: The period of suspension is scheduled to expire.
Market Landscape
This suspension marks a strategic recalibration of the 2025 Eurasian Economic Union anti-dumping duty framework. It represents a rare tactical retreat from protectionist measures implemented to shield regional producers from lower-cost Chinese competition.
Operators should immediately re-evaluate their supply chain costs and landed prices for titanium dioxide shipments entering the union. Businesses should consult with customs brokers to verify if their specific import category is eligible for the duty exemption starting October 1.
The takeaway
The suspension of these duties allows for a recalibration of input costs for regional manufacturers for the next 22 months. Monitor your import documentation closely after October 1 to ensure the duty reduction is properly applied to incoming shipments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Interfax.
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