Provisional Duties Now Payable on Cold-Rolled Steel from China, Korea and Vietnam

On August 23, 2018, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a Notice of Preliminary Determinations to announce that Provisional duties are now payable on certain Cold-Rolled Steel released from Customs on or after August 23, 2018.

The subject goods are defined 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, originating in or exported from China, Korea, and Vietnam, and excluding organic coated (including pre-paint and laminate) and metallic coated steel; 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; steel products for use in the manufacture of aeronautic products; perforated steel; stainless steel; silicon electrical steel; and  tool steel.

This definition and exclusions are also found in the current Measures in Force.

The subject goods are 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 provided for ease of reference only. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

The CBSA Notice of Preliminary Determinations containing additional details is found on the CBSA’s website.

Additional details concerning the CITT injury inquiry are found in the Notice of Commencement of Inquiry.

Additional information regarding the application of provisional duties will be available in a Statement of Reasons within 15 days on the CBSA’s website.

Please contact your Livingston account representative should you have any questions.