Corrosion‑Resistant Steel Dumping Probe Extended

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency has extended the preliminary phase of an investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged injurious dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş. The preliminary phase has been extended from 90 days to 135 days, so a preliminary decision will be made on or before April 17, 2025 (decision announced February 26, 2025).

What it does#

• Extends the preliminary investigation period into the alleged dumping of corrosion-resistant steel sheet from Türkiye to 135 days.
• Notes that, under the Special Import Measures Act, the preliminary phase is normally 90 days, but was lengthened because of the complexity of the issues and difficulty obtaining evidence.
• Says the agency will either issue a preliminary determination of dumping or end the investigation for some or all of the goods on or before April 17, 2025.
• Gives a contact for more information: the SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit (email simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).

Who's affected#

• Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş., the Turkish exporter named in the notice.
• Importers and customs brokers who bring corrosion-resistant steel sheet into Canada.
• Canadian steel producers that compete with imported corrosion-resistant steel sheet.
• Manufacturers and businesses that use this steel sheet in their products (they may face uncertainty about price or supply).
• It is unclear from the notice whether other Turkish exporters or specific Canadian buyers are separately named or affected.

Why it matters#

• The extension delays whether Canada will impose any preliminary measures (such as duties) against the imported steel.
• Importers and businesses that use corrosion-resistant steel sheet face more time with uncertainty about future costs and import rules.
• Domestic steel producers may welcome the extended review if they allege harm from low-priced imports.
• The investigation’s outcome could change the price or availability of this steel in Canada, depending on the tribunal’s findings.