CBSA to re-investigate values on copper pipe fittings

Effective September 17, 2015, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain copper pipe fittings originating in or exported from the United States of America, the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of China. CBSA will also be updating amounts of subsidy of the same products originating in or exported from China.

The subject goods are described as solder joint pressure pipe fittings and solder joint drainage, waste and vent pipe fittings, made of cast copper alloy, wrought copper alloy or wrought copper, for use in heating, plumbing, air conditioning and refrigeration applications.

The copper pipe fittings are generally classified under H.S. classifications 7412.10.00.11, 7412.10.00.19, 7412.10.00.90, 7412.20.00.11, 7412.20.00.12, 7412.20.00.19, 7412.20.00.90.

Exporters that wish to participate in this re-investigation are required to provide a complete and accurate submission by October 26, 2015.

Responses to the importer Request for Information are due by October 8, 2015.

Currently, the following Exporters have received normal values:

  • Elkhart Products Corporation – United States
  • Mueller Industries Inc. – United States
  • Nibco Inc. – United States
  • Jungwoo Metal Ind. Co., Ltd. – Republic of Korea
  • Zhuji City Howhi Air Conditioners Made Co., Ltd. – People’s Republic of China

More information can be found on the Canada Border Services website.

Any questions concerning this notice should be directed to:

Mail:   SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit
Anti-dumping and Countervailing Directorate
Canada Border Services Agency
100 Metcalfe Street, 11th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A OL8
CANADA

Fax:    613-948-4844
E-mail: simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Telephone: Wayne Tian: 613-946-2574; Nalong Manivong: 613-960-6096