Anti-dumping duties are now being assessed on certain concrete reinforcing bar imported on or after May 3, 2017.
On May 3, 2017 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued its finding that the dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar originating in or exported from Belarus, Taiwan (excluding those goods exported by Feng Hsin Steel Co., Ltd.), Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal and Spain has caused injury to the domestic industry.
This finding follows a notice of April 3, 2017 that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) had made a final determination of dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar.
Subject goods are described as hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, commonly identified as rebar, in various diameters up to and including 56.4 millimeters, in various finishes, excluding plain round bar and fabricated rebar products. Also excluded is 10 mm diameter (10M) rebar produced to meet the requirements of CSA G30 18.09 (or equivalent standards) that is coated to meet the requirements of epoxy standard ASTM A775/A 775M 04a (or equivalent standards) in lengths from 1 foot (30.48 cm) up to and including 8 feet (243.84 cm).
The goods in question are usually classified under Harmonized System classification numbers 7213.10.00.00, 7214.20.00.00, 7215.90.00.90, and 7227.90.00.90.
Please note that HS codes provided are for convenience of reference only.
The statement of reasons will be issued within 15 days.
The Notice of Final Determination containing a list of exporters provided with normal values as well as the investigating officer’s names and contact information is available on the CBSA’s website.
The CITT Finding of Injury containing additional details can be found on the CITT’s website.
Please contact your Livingston account representative should you have any questions.