Dumping finding on oil tubular goods

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary finding that some oil country tubular goods (steel casing and tubing used in the oil and gas industry) were dumped into Canada. As of December 22, 2025, provisional duties apply to those imports while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal carries out a full inquiry, which must reach a decision within 120 days of receiving notice.

What it does#

• The Canada Border Services Agency found preliminary evidence of dumping for oil country tubular goods from Mexico and the Philippines, and for specific exports or producers from Türkiye, South Korea and the United States (see the CBSA notice for company details).
• Provisional duties are payable on affected shipments released from the CBSA beginning December 22, 2025 and lasting until the investigation ends, the Tribunal issues its finding, or an accepted undertaking ends the case.
• The provisional duty charged will not exceed the estimated margin of dumping.
• Late payment of provisional duties will incur interest under the Customs Act.
• The goods in question are oil country tubular goods (casing, tubing and green tubes). The product range includes tubes with a nominal outside diameter of 2.375 inches to 13.375 inches (60.3 mm to 339.7 mm) and items meeting API specification 5CT or equivalents (see CBSA for the full technical description and tariff codes).
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has opened a full inquiry into whether dumping has injured the Canadian industry. The Tribunal will hold a hearing (scheduled to start March 23, 2026) and set participation rules and deadlines (including a participation filing deadline of January 6, 2026).
• The CBSA says a Statement of Reasons will be posted on its website within 15 days of the decision.

Who's affected#

• Importers and customs brokers who bring oil country tubular goods into Canada.
• Exporters and producers named or covered by the finding, including specific companies identified in the notice.
• Canadian manufacturers of oil country tubular goods or competing steel pipe products.
• Oil and gas companies and service firms that buy casing and tubing, because duties can raise their import costs.
• Freight forwarders and distributors involved in these products.
• Other parties that want to participate in the Tribunal inquiry (trade lawyers, industry groups).

If you want to know whether a specific shipment or company is covered, the CBSA’s detailed product list and tariff classifications are the authoritative source.

Why it matters#

• Provisional duties make affected imports more expensive right away. That can raise costs for Canadian buyers in oil and gas and related sectors.
• The Tribunal’s inquiry could lead to final anti‑dumping duties, which would have a longer‑term effect on prices and supply choices in Canada.
• Importers need to watch filing deadlines and payment rules to avoid interest charges under the Customs Act.
• The process is time‑limited: the Tribunal must decide within 120 days, so a final outcome could come relatively quickly.