CBSA extends mattress dumping probe

Summary#

On May 18, 2022, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) extended the preliminary phase of its investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) into alleged dumping and subsidizing of mattresses made in China. The usual 90 days for a preliminary decision has been lengthened to 135 days, so the CBSA will decide or terminate the investigations on or before July 7, 2022.

What it does#

• Extends the CBSA’s preliminary investigation period from 90 days to 135 days.
• Means the agency will make either preliminary determinations (which could lead to duties) or end the investigations by July 7, 2022.
• The CBSA said the extension is because circumstances made it unusually difficult to complete the review within the original time limit.

For more information the notice lists contacts: Rebecca Akuoko‑Asibey and Hugo Dumas (phone numbers and emails were provided in the Gazette).

Who's affected#

• Mattress manufacturers and importers who bring mattresses into Canada from China.
• Canadian mattress retailers and distributors who sell those imported goods.
• Domestic mattress makers who allege harm from dumped or subsidized imports.
• Consumers could be affected indirectly if duties or other measures change prices or availability.
• If it’s unclear which specific companies are involved, the Gazette notice does not name complainants or firms.

Why it matters#

• A preliminary finding against imports can lead to provisional duties or other measures that raise costs for importers and possibly consumers.
• A termination would mean no immediate trade remedies from this investigation.
• This is an administrative delay, not a final decision — but it keeps the matter active and raises the chance of trade relief or price changes depending on the CBSA’s next step.