The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 33/2025-Customs dated December 05, 2025, directing all field formations to stop the collection of anti-dumping duty on imports of Titanium Dioxide originating in or exported from China PR. The move is part of the ongoing efforts related to tio2 anti-dumping duty adjustments.
The direction follows the order of the Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta dated 22 September 2025 in the matter of India Paint Association vs Union of India & Ors (WPO 148 of 2025), wherein the Court quashed Notification No. 12/2025-Customs (ADD) dated 10 May 2025 that had imposed anti-dumping duty on Titanium Dioxide from China PR. This decision is crucial for the discussion on tio2 anti-dumping measures.
In compliance with the judgment, CBIC has instructed all Principal Chief Commissioners, Chief Commissioners, Principal Commissioners, Commissioners of Customs, and Director Generals under CBIC to cease collection of anti-dumping duty on the referred goods with immediate effect. The enforcement of this policy directly ties into the tio2 anti-dumping regulations.
This instruction has been circulated to ensure uniformity in implementation and adherence to the directions of the Hon’ble High Court. The implications of tio2 anti-dumping adjustments continue to unfold as organizations align with the new directives.
The Instructions can be accessed at: https://taxinformation.cbic.gov.in/view-pdf/1000568/ENG/Instructions
