Grinding Media Investigation Extended

Summary#

On March 10, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency said it was extending the preliminary stage of its investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media from India. The preliminary period was extended from 90 days to 135 days, and a decision will be made on or before April 30, 2021.

What it does#

• Extends the preliminary investigation time limit from 90 days to 135 days under the Special Import Measures Act.
• Applies to an investigation into alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain grinding media imported from India.
• Sets the new deadline for the preliminary decision to be on or before April 30, 2021.
• For more information, the notice lists contacts: Jason Huang (phone 343‑553‑1891, email Jason.Huang@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca) and Benjamin Crossan (phone 343‑553‑1634, email Benjamin.Crossan@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).

Who's affected#

• Importers of the unspecified "certain grinding media" from India.
• Canadian producers, distributors, and users of grinding media who could be affected by any trade remedies.
• Exporters and manufacturers in India involved with the products under investigation.
• The notice does not name specific companies or give detailed product codes, so the exact firms or products affected are not listed.

Why it matters#

• If the investigation later finds dumping or subsidizing, provisional duties or other trade measures could be applied, which may raise costs for importers and downstream users.
• The extension gives the agency more time to review evidence before deciding whether to issue preliminary findings or end the probe.
• Businesses that import, make, or use grinding media should watch for the preliminary decision by April 30, 2021.