CBSA Extends Steel Strapping Probe

Summary#

On August 5, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) extended the preliminary stage of investigations into alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Korea, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and alleged injurious subsidizing of steel strapping from China under the Special Import Measures Act. The preliminary phase has been lengthened from 90 days to 135 days, so a decision or termination of the investigations will be made on or before September 24, 2025.

What it does#

• Extends the CBSA’s preliminary investigation period for the steel strapping case from 90 days to 135 days because of complexity, the number of parties, and difficulty getting evidence.
• Keeps open investigations into:
  • alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping from China, Türkiye, Korea, and Vietnam, and
  • alleged injurious subsidizing of steel strapping from China.
• Requires the CBSA to issue preliminary determinations or to end the investigations for some or all goods by September 24, 2025.

Who's affected#

• Importers, distributors and buyers of steel strapping in Canada.
• Exporters and producers of steel strapping in the named countries.
• Canadian producers of steel strapping or related products who raised the complaint.
• Businesses that rely on steel strapping in manufacturing, packaging, or construction — they may notice changes in availability or price.
• It is unclear from the notice which specific companies or Canadian industries initiated the complaint.

Why it matters#

• The investigation is about whether foreign sellers sold steel strapping in Canada at unfairly low prices or received harmful subsidies.
• If the CBSA later finds dumping or subsidizing and issues measures, imports could face duties or other restrictions, which can raise costs or change supply options for Canadian businesses that use steel strapping.
• The extension delays the preliminary outcome. Businesses that import or rely on steel strapping may want to watch for the CBSA’s decision by September 24, 2025.