On July 24, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) determined that the dumping of cold-rolled steel originating or exported from China, Korea and Vietnam has caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury to the Canadian domestic industry.
This preliminary injury inquiry follows the notification, on May 25, 2018, that the President of the Canada Border Services Agency had initiated investigations into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods.
The subject goods are described as cold-reduced flat‑rolled sheet products of carbon steel (alloy and non-alloy), in coils or cut lengths, in thicknesses up to 0.142 inches (3.61 mm) and widths up to 73 inches (1854 mm) inclusive, and excluding: a) organic coated (including pre-paint and laminate) and metallic coated steel; b) steel products for use in the manufacture of passenger automobiles, buses, trucks, ambulances or hearses or chassis therefor, or parts thereof, or accessories or parts thereof; c) steel products for use in the manufacture of aeronautic products; d) perforated steel; e) stainless steel; f) silicon-electrical steel; and g) tool steel.
The cold-rolled steel is usually classified under HS Classification numbers 7209.15.00.00, 7209.16.00.00, 7209.17.00.00, 7209.18.00.00, 7209.25.00.00, 7209.26.00.00, 7209.27.00.00, 7209.28.00.00, 7209.90.00.00, 7211.23.00.00, 7211.29.00.00, 7211.90.00.00, 7225.50.00.00. These classification numbers are for ease of reference only. Please refer to the product definition for authorative details regarding the subject goods.
A preliminary determination by CBSA of dumping/subsidy can be expected within 30 days, at which time, depending on CBSA’s decision, provisional duties may commence.
The statement of reasons containing additional details of the determination will be posted on CITT’s website within 15 days.
This CITT determination is found on CITT’s website.
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