On July 26, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it has launched an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of Certain Corrosion-Resistant Steel Sheet originating in or exported from China, Taiwan and South Korea.
The investigation follows a complaint filed by ArcelorMittal Dofasco G.P. The complaint is supported by Stelco Inc.
Subsequently, on July 27, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that it has initiated an injury inquiry to determine if the alleged dumping of the goods specified above has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury to Canadian manufacturers.
For the full authoritative product description of the goods, refer to Appendix 1 of CBSA notice.
The subject goods are usually classified under HS classification numbers 7210.30.00.00, 7210.69.00.10, 7212.50.00.14, 7210.49.00.10, 7210.69.00.20, 7225.91.00.00, 7210.49.00.20, 7212.20.00.00, 7225.92.00.00, 7210.49.00.30, 7212.30.00.00, 7226.99.00.10, 7210.61.00.00, 7212.50.00.00. However, these classification numbers are for ease of reference only. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.
Parties wishing to participate in the preliminary injury inquiry must file a notice of participation with the CITT on or before August 8, 2018. .
Written submissions & requests for information should be sent to:
The Registrar, Secretariat to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal
15th Floor, 333 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0G7
Telephone: 613-993-3595
Fax: 613-990-2439
E-mail: citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca
Additional Information on the injury inquiry including a preliminary inquiry schedule is found in the CITT Notice of Preliminary Injury Inquiry.
Questions concerning the initial CBSA investigation should be directed to the following CBSA officers:
Gi Sung Nam: 613-948-3183
Valerie Ngai: 613-954-7410
More information on the investigation can be found in CBSA’s Notice of Initiation of Investigation.
A Statement of Reasons will be available within 15 days on the CBSA’s website.
Please contact your Livingston account representative should you have any questions.