Steel Strapping Anti‑Dumping Inquiry

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has opened investigations under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) into alleged 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 subsidizing of the same goods from China. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will run a preliminary injury inquiry and must decide whether there is a reasonable indication of injury within 60 days of initiation (the investigations began on May 12, 2025).

What it does#

• Opens anti-dumping investigations into imports of steel strapping from China, Türkiye, South Korea, and Vietnam.
• Opens an anti-subsidy investigation into steel strapping from China.
• Asks the CITT to determine, in a preliminary inquiry, whether the dumped or subsidized imports have caused or threaten to cause injury to the Canadian industry. The Tribunal’s decision is expected within 60 days of initiation.
• Describes the product by size: nominal width 9.5 mm (3/8 inch) to 50.8 mm (2 inches) and nominal thickness 0.38 mm (0.015 inch) to 1.12 mm (0.044 inch).
• Notes the goods are normally imported under several tariff classification numbers (a sample includes 7212.20.00.30, 7212.30.00.10, 7312.90.00.00); the list is not exhaustive and may include non-subject goods.
• Invites written information and submissions:
  • The CBSA must receive information from interested persons by September 18, 2025 to be considered in its investigations.
  • The CITT set participation and filing deadlines: file notices of participation and representation by May 26, 2025; the Tribunal will publish a list of participants on May 29, 2025; parties opposed to the complaint must file submissions by June 10, 2025 (noon ET); complainant and supporters may respond by June 17, 2025 (noon ET).
• The CBSA will publish a Statement of Reasons within 15 days after its decision.

Who's affected#

• Importers and customs brokers who bring steel strapping into Canada under the listed tariff numbers.
• Canadian manufacturers of steel strapping and suppliers who compete with imports.
• Businesses that use steel strapping in packaging, shipping, construction, and manufacturing — they could see price or supply changes if duties are applied.
• It is unclear exactly which specific companies or volumes are involved from this notice; full product and scope details are on the CBSA website.

Why it matters#

• If the investigations and the Tribunal’s inquiry find injury, anti-dumping or countervailing duties could be applied. That can raise the price of imported steel strapping and change buying decisions for businesses.
• The process is aimed at protecting domestic producers from unfairly priced imports, but it can also affect downstream users who rely on imported strapping.
• The outcome is uncertain: the CITT could end the investigations if it finds no reasonable indication of injury, or the case could proceed and lead to penalties or tariffs.