The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on July 5, 2017 that Provisional Duties are now payable on certain silicon metal released from customs on or after July 5, 2017.
The subject goods are described Silicon metal containing at least 96.00% but less than 99.99% silicon by weight, and silicon metal containing between 89.00% and 96.00% silicon by weight that contains aluminum greater than 0.20% by weight, of all forms and sizes, originating in or exported from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Norway and Thailand.
Subsequently on July 6, 2017 the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) gave notice that it had initiated an inquiry to determine whether the dumping and subsidizing of the above-mentioned goods have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury, and to determine such other matters as the CITT is required to determine the under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
The type of Silicon Metal in question is usually classified under HS number: 2804.69.00.00.
Please note that the HS code provided is for convenience of reference only.
Refer to the product definition provided in the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s Preliminary Injury Inquiry for authoritative details regarding the subject goods as well as exclusions.
The CBSA preliminary decision details including the CBSA Officer names and contact information are found on the CBSA’s website.
Additional information about these investigations is contained in a Statement of Reasons, which will be available within 15 days on the CBSA’s website.
Please contact your Livingston account representative should you have any questions.