Anti-dumping probes into steel imports

Summary#

• The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has started a trade probe into alleged dumping of carbon and alloy steel wire from several countries and has made a preliminary dumping decision for corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye produced by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş..
• The first probe triggers a 60-day preliminary injury review by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT). The Borçelik finding means provisional duties may apply to some imports released after April 17, 2025 while the CITT holds a full inquiry.

What it does#

• For carbon and alloy steel wire:
  • The CBSA initiated an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act on April 22, 2025 into alleged injurious dumping of these wires from multiple countries.
  • The CITT will perform a preliminary inquiry and must decide within 60 days whether there is a reasonable indication of injury.
  • People or companies can send written submissions to the CBSA; submissions must be received by August 29, 2025 to be considered.
• For corrosion‑resistant steel sheet from Türkiye:
  • The CBSA made a preliminary determination of dumping on April 17, 2025 involving Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.
  • The CITT will carry out a full inquiry and must issue an order or finding no later than 120 days after it receives the notice of the preliminary determination.
  • Provisional duties are payable on subject goods released from the CBSA between April 17, 2025 and the earlier of the investigation’s end, the CITT’s order/finding, or acceptance of an undertaking. The duties will not exceed the estimated dumping margin.
  • The Customs Act governs how provisional duties are paid and interest for late payment.
• For both matters:
  • The CBSA said the published tariff classification numbers cover both subject and non‑subject goods, and some subject goods might fall under other codes not listed.
  • The CBSA will publish a Statement of Reasons within 15 days after each decision on its website.

Who's affected#

• Canadian steel producers and their trade representatives.
• Importers, exporters, and customs brokers who deal with carbon and alloy steel wire or corrosion‑resistant steel sheet shipped from the listed countries or from Türkiye.
• Companies that sell or use these steel products in manufacturing, construction, or distribution may see changes in costs or customs handling.
• The public or other businesses with relevant evidence can submit comments to the CBSA by the stated deadline.
• If the source is unclear about specific tariff lines or which exact products are covered, the CBSA’s full product definitions on its website are the reference.

Why it matters#

• If the CITT finds injury and measures are imposed, affected imports could face duties. That can raise costs for Canadian importers and for businesses that buy these steel products.
• Provisional duties meant to protect domestic industry are charged quickly and can affect cash flow for importers while the full inquiry proceeds.
• The outcome could protect jobs and production in Canada’s steel sector, or it could add cost pressures for manufacturers that rely on these imported steels.
• Interested parties have a limited window to provide evidence that could influence the investigation and any final measures.