Dumping Investigation Extended for Steel Sheet

Summary#

On February 26, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency announced an extension of the preliminary phase of an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged dumping of corrosion‑resistant steel sheet from Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. The preliminary phase was extended from 90 days to 135 days, so a preliminary decision must be made on or before April 17, 2025.

What it does#

• Extends the preliminary stage of the CBSA’s investigation into the alleged injurious dumping of corrosion‑resistant steel sheet by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. from Türkiye.
• Changes the usual time limit for the preliminary phase from 90 days to 135 days because of the complexity and difficulty in obtaining satisfactory evidence.
• Sets a firm deadline: the CBSA will either issue a preliminary determination of dumping or end the investigation on or before April 17, 2025.

Who's affected#

• Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş., the Turkish company named in the notice.
• Canadian importers and buyers of corrosion‑resistant steel sheet who may face uncertainty while the investigation continues.
• Businesses that use or compete with this type of steel in Canada (manufacturers, fabricators, and possibly domestic producers) could be watching the outcome.
• The notice does not say who filed the complaint or name any Canadian complainant.

Why it matters#

• The extension delays a preliminary decision, so companies that import, sell, or use this steel face continued uncertainty about whether any trade remedies will be applied.
• The CBSA’s preliminary decision, due by April 17, 2025, will determine whether the investigation proceeds to later stages or is stopped.
• The reason given—complex issues and hard‑to‑get evidence—suggests this is not a routine case and could involve detailed technical or trade questions.