Export License & Customs Procedures

TiO2 is a freely traded chemical commodity from China. Export procedures are standardized but require complete documentation.

Export license:

We hold standard MOFCOM (Ministry of Commerce) export license covering TiO2 and other specialty chemicals. The license is renewable annually with standard regulatory compliance.

Customs declaration:

TiO2 export declaration uses standard HS code 3206.11.00 (titanium dioxide, more than 80% by weight in dry matter). Declaration process is automated through China Single Window. Typical clearance time: 1–2 business days.

Standard documentation package:

• Commercial Invoice — drawn against PI agreement
• Packing List — detailed by container/pallet
• Bill of Lading — issued by ocean carrier or freight forwarder
• Certificate of Origin — typically Form A (GSP), Form E (China-ASEAN FTA), or generic depending on destination
• Certificate of Analysis — batch-specific
• Inspection Certificate — when required by destination
• REACH Letter — for EU
• FDA Letter — for US food contact applications
• Other destination-specific — varies

Inspection requirements:

China-side pre-shipment inspection: - CIQ (China Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine) inspection where required - Third-party inspection (SGS, BV) on customer request

Destination-side inspection: - Buyer's own inspection at port of arrival - Pre-shipment inspection (where customer requires before container leaves China)

Anti-dumping considerations:

As of 2025, no major destination imposes active anti-dumping duties on Chinese TiO2. Historical investigations: - India: investigations periodic, no current measure - Brazil: investigations periodic, no current measure - South Africa: investigation history, no current measure - US: no anti-dumping; Section 301 tariffs may apply depending on category - EU: no anti-dumping on Chinese TiO2

We monitor anti-dumping policy actively. Customer pricing factors current regulatory environment. Sudden regulatory changes communicated to customers immediately.

Trade dispute scenarios:

If a customer's market imposes anti-dumping or other trade restrictions during the contract period: - We immediately notify customer - Discuss commercial implications (duty absorption, contract renegotiation, alternative arrangements) - Maintain transparency about regulatory developments

Free trade agreements:

China has FTAs with multiple destinations: - ASEAN — Form E for reduced/zero duty on many product categories - South Korea — FTA reducing duties - Chile, Peru — FTAs in effect - Switzerland, Iceland, Norway — FTAs - Australia, New Zealand — FTAs - Selected emerging markets

We provide appropriate FTA documentation to enable customer to claim preferential duty rates.

Currency and payment customs:

China SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) regulates foreign currency transactions. Standard export payment terms (LC, TT) operate within established frameworks. Some emerging market customers face their own foreign exchange controls — we work with established importers familiar with their local FX regulations.

Container booking:

Our freight forwarder network provides container booking, scheduling, and tracking. We coordinate timing to minimize warehouse storage time and customer demurrage at destination.