Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on December 17, 2020, that it has launched an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media, originating or exported from India.
The investigation follows a complaint filed by Magotteaux Limittée.
Subsequently, on December 18, 2020, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that it has initiated an injury inquiry to determine if the alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media has caused injury or retardation or is threatening to cause injury to Canadian manufacturers.
A detailed product description of the subject goods is provided in CITT’s Notice of Preliminary Injury Inquiry.
The subject goods are classified under HS codes 7325.91.00.10 & 7325.91.00.90. HS codes are listed for convenience 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 December 30, 2020.
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
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 ofPreliminary Injury Inquiry.
Questions concerning the initial CBSA investigation should be directed to the following CBSA officers:
Jason Huang: 343‑553‑1891
Benjamin Crossan: 343‑553‑1634
Or by e-mail to: simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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.