Customs: The CBIC has clarified the implementation mechanism for Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) imposed on imports of Titanium Dioxide from China PR under Notification No. 12/2025-Customs (ADD), specifically stating that the duty shall not apply to imports meant for excluded sectors such as food, pharma, skincare, textiles, fibre, and nano or ultrafine applications. To facilitate compliance, an electronic declaration facility has been introduced in the Bill of Entry filing, allowing importers to declare intended use in exempted sectors, along with an undertaking to pay ADD with interest if goods are diverted to non-exempted uses. Customs officers are to be sensitized accordingly, and DG (Systems) will issue a system advisory for implementation. (12.05.2025)

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The CBIC has clarified the implementation mechanism for Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) imposed on imports of Titanium Dioxide from China PR under Notification No. 12/2025-Customs (ADD), specifically stating that the duty shall not apply to imports meant for excluded sectors such as food, pharma, skincare, textiles, fibre, and nano or ultrafine applications. To facilitate compliance, an electronic declaration facility has been introduced in the Bill of Entry filing, allowing importers to declare intended use in exempted sectors, along with an undertaking to pay ADD with interest if goods are diverted to non-exempted uses. Customs officers are to be sensitized accordingly, and DG (Systems) will issue a system advisory for implementation.

(Circular No. 16/2025-Customs dated 11th May 2025)