Provisional Duties on Truck Bodies from China

Summary#

On March 6, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made preliminary determinations that certain truck bodies imported from China are being dumped and subsidized under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). Provisional duties now apply to those goods while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) carries out a full inquiry, which must reach a final order or finding within 120 days after it receives notice.

What it does#

• Begins an anti-dumping and countervailing process for truck bodies from China based on CBSA’s preliminary findings made on March 6, 2026.
• Requires the CITT to hold a full inquiry and issue an order or finding within 120 days of receiving notice of the preliminary determinations.
• Makes provisional duties payable on the subject goods released from CBSA starting March 6, 2026 and lasting until the earlier of:
  • the investigations are terminated,
  • the CITT makes an order or finding, or
  • an undertaking (agreement) is accepted.
• Says provisional duties cannot exceed the estimated margin of dumping plus the estimated amount of subsidy. No specific dollar amounts are given in the notice.
• Uses the Customs Act rules for how duties are accounted and paid; interest applies if duties are not paid on time.
• Promises a Statement of Reasons will be issued within 15 days of the decisions.
• Points readers to the CBSA website for the full product definition and possible tariff classification numbers.

Who's affected#

• Importers and customs brokers handling truck bodies from China.
• Canadian businesses that use or resell imported truck bodies (e.g., vehicle builders, upfitters, distributors).
• Domestic truck-body manufacturers and suppliers, who are the industry that raised the complaint and may be protected if injury is found.
• Consumers could be affected indirectly if import costs or prices rise.
• The notice does not list specific Chinese exporters or companies, so it is unclear which suppliers are directly named.

Why it matters#

• Provisional duties can raise the cost of importing those truck bodies right away. That can change sourcing decisions and raise prices for businesses that rely on these parts.
• If the CITT later finds dumping or subsidizing caused injury, duties could become permanent or other measures could follow. If not, duties may be lifted or refunded according to the rules.
• The process is not final yet: this is a preliminary step with a defined timeline (final CITT action within 120 days), so affected parties should watch for the Statement of Reasons and the Tribunal’s inquiry.