On May 18, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced that it had launched an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain Sucker Rods originating in or exported from China.
The investigation follows a complaint filed by Dover Canada ULC-Alberta Oil Tool Division.
Subsequently, on May 22, 2018, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that it had initiated an injury inquiry to determine if the alleged dumping of the Sucker Rods specified above has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury to Canadian manufacturers.
The subject goods are described as sucker rods, including pony rods, with or without couplings attached and with or without guides attached, manufactured to American Petroleum Institute (API) 11B specifications, equivalent standards or proprietary standards, including in a finished or semi-finished state, made of solid steel, including carbon, alloy and special grades of steel, of 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) or less in diameter of rod body, with stated measurements subject to permissible tolerances.
The Sucker Rods are usually classified under HS classification number 8413.91.00.10. This classification number is provided 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 June 4, 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 specific details and 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:
- Andrew Manera: 613-946-2052
- Khatira Akbari: 613-952-0532
More information on the investigation can be found on the CBSA’s website.
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.