U.S. imports of Titanium Oxides (SITC 52256) totaled $7.3M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Titanium Oxides paid $943K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.90% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Titanium Oxides imports of $7.3M in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTitanium dioxide (TiO₂) — produced via the sulfate or chloride process in rutile or anatase crystal forms — is the dominant white pigment in global coatings, plastics, and paper industries, and this heading captures both pigment-grade and non-pigment technical grades. The chloride-process rutile grade commands a premium for its brightness and durability in exterior coatings, while anatase grades serve paper and fiber applications. Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically applied to TiO₂ from certain origins, making supplier origin and applicable trade-remedy status a routine due-diligence item for US importers.
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Both rutile and anatase forms of TiO₂ fall under the same SITC heading, and at most HTS levels they are not separated by crystal form. However, the distinction is commercially critical: rutile is preferred for exterior coatings due to superior UV resistance, while anatase is used in paper and certain fiber applications. Buyers should specify crystal form in purchase contracts to ensure the correct grade is supplied.
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have been applied to TiO₂ from specific countries in the past. Importers should conduct an origin-specific trade-remedy check with a licensed customs broker before sourcing, as applicable orders and rates change and can significantly affect landed cost.
Basic heading 282 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 52256 · $7.3M of $27.5B
Imports · August 2026
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China and France together supply 48% of it. China pays 34.5% duty; South Korea 1.4%.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $66.1M of Titanium Oxides and exported $31.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.