Dumping finding for Austrian OCTG

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary finding that some oil country tubular goods from Austria may be dumped in Canada under the Special Import Measures Act. As of October 25, 2021, provisional duties can be charged on those imported goods while a full injury inquiry is carried out.

What it does#

• Finds that certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Austria are subject to a preliminary dumping determination. The goods covered are casing, tubing and green tubes of carbon or alloy steel with an outside diameter of 2 3/8 inches to 13 3/8 inches (60.3 mm to 339.7 mm), made to API 5CT or equivalent standards, with some items excluded (for example, drill pipe and certain stainless steel).
• Makes provisional duty payable on subject goods released from the CBSA during the period starting October 25, 2021 and ending on the earlier of:
  • the day the investigation is terminated,
  • the day the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) makes an order or finding, or
  • the day an undertaking is accepted.
• Says the amount of provisional duty will not be greater than the estimated margin of dumping. The Customs Act rules apply for accounting, payment and interest if duties are unpaid.
• Notes the CITT will carry out a full inquiry into whether the dumping has caused or is threatening injury, and will make a decision no later than 120 days after it receives the notice of the preliminary determination.
• The CBSA will publish a Statement of Reasons within 15 days of the decision on its website.

Who's affected#

• Importers of OCTG into Canada (including customs brokers and freight handlers).
• Canadian buyers and users of casing and tubing, notably companies in the oil and gas sector that buy these products.
• Manufacturers and exporters in Austria who sell these OCTG to Canada.
• The Canadian OCTG industry, which is the subject of the injury inquiry.
• If you are unsure whether a specific product is covered, the listed tariff headings commonly used are 7304.29 and 7306.29; the notice indicates those codes include both subject and non‑subject goods.

Why it matters#

• Importers may face extra costs at the border if provisional duties are applied. That can change the landed price and affect supply decisions.
• Buyers in drilling and pipeline work could see price or sourcing changes while duties are in effect or until the investigation concludes.
• The CITT’s full inquiry will decide whether duties become final, which affects longer‑term trade flows and competition in Canada’s OCTG market.
• The Statement of Reasons and the Tribunal’s inquiry are the next public steps that will explain the CBSA’s reasoning and set the timeline for any final outcome.