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Japan's Finance Ministry and METI Launch Anti-Dumping Probe
Japan's Finance Ministry and METI probe Chinese titanium dioxide dumping after industry claims 50-60% price undercutting.
In brief
Japan's Finance Ministry and METI probe Chinese titanium dioxide dumping after industry claims 50-60% price undercutting. Japan's Finance Ministry and METI began an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese titanium dioxide pigments after the industry association reported 50-60% dumping margins. Originally reported by…
Japan's Finance Ministry and METI Launch Probe
Japan's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced on the 16th they initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese titanium dioxide pigments.
Industry Claims 50-60% Dumping Margins
The Japan Titanium Dioxide Industry Association petitioned for duties in August, alleging dumping margins of 50% to 60%.
Investigation Expected to Conclude in One Year
The investigation is expected to conclude within one year in principle, after reviewing the matter under relevant laws and regulations.
Dumping Causes Price Pressure on Japanese Manufacturers
Japanese manufacturers face demands for price reductions citing Chinese products and have been forced to abandon price increases.
The takeaway
Japan's Finance Ministry and METI began an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese titanium dioxide pigments after the industry association reported 50-60% dumping margins.
