Wire rod found dumped from China, Egypt, Vietnam

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency made a final finding of dumping for certain wire rod imported from China, Egypt and Vietnam on September 4, 2024, under the Special Import Measures Act. Provisional duties already in place will stay until the Canadian International Trade Tribunal decides whether the dumping has injured Canadian industry by October 4, 2024.

What it does#

• Declares that imports of certain wire rod have been dumped (sold below fair value).
• Says the goods are usually recorded under several tariff numbers, for example 7213.91.00.42, 7213.99.00.11, 7227.20.00.20 (the full list includes more codes and covers some non-subject goods as well).
• Orders that provisional duties already being charged will continue while the Tribunal examines whether Canadian industry was harmed.
• If the Canadian International Trade Tribunal finds injury or threat of injury by October 4, 2024, formal anti‑dumping duties will be applied to future imports and Canadian importers will have to pay them.
• Notes that a written Statement of Reasons will be published on the CBSA website within 15 days of the decision.
• Indicates the Customs Act will govern how duties are accounted for and paid, with any necessary adjustments.

Who's affected#

• Importers and customs brokers who bring the specified wire rod into Canada.
• Canadian firms that produce similar steel products (they are the industry at issue).
• Businesses that buy wire rod for manufacturing or construction may see effects if duties change.
• Exporters and suppliers in the named foreign countries may also be affected.
• If anything is unclear about which exact items or tariff codes are covered, the CBSA’s Statement of Reasons and the tariff code list on its website will clarify.

Why it matters#

• Continued provisional duties can raise the cost of imported wire rod or change buying choices for Canadian businesses.
• A finding of injury by the Tribunal could lock in anti‑dumping duties, affecting future imports and prices.
• The outcome matters for supply chains that rely on wire rod and for the competitiveness of domestic steel producers.