Investigation: Thermoformed Fibre Tableware from China

Summary#

On October 15, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) opened an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged dumping and subsidizing of thermoformed molded fibre tableware from the People’s Republic of China. The investigation is just beginning; the CBSA says a Statement of Reasons will be published within 15 days.

What it does#

• Starts a formal CBSA investigation into whether imported thermoformed molded fibre tableware from the People’s Republic of China is being dumped (sold below fair value) or subsidized.
• Notes that the full product description and the relevant tariff classification numbers are posted on the CBSA “Dumping and subsidy investigations” web page.
• Says the CBSA will publish its Statement of Reasons explaining the decision within 15 days of the decision date.

Who's affected#

• Companies that import or sell thermoformed molded fibre tableware into Canada.
• Canadian manufacturers and distributors of similar tableware who compete with those imports.
• Retailers and food-service businesses that buy disposable or molded-fibre plates and bowls may notice changes if the investigation leads to later measures.
• The source does not list specific companies or tariff numbers in this notice; those details are on the CBSA web page.

Why it matters#

• The investigation could lead to further findings and trade remedies that change the cost or availability of these imports.
• If the CBSA later finds injurious dumping or subsidization, it may trigger separate announcements and possible duties or other measures (to be decided later).
• For businesses that rely on this type of tableware, the investigation is the first step that might affect prices, supply chains, or competition.