Investigation into Turkish corrosion-resistant steel

Summary#

On December 5, 2024, the Canada Border Services Agency opened an anti‑dumping investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into corrosion‑resistant steel sheet exported from the Republic of Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a preliminary inquiry into whether Canadian industry has been injured and must decide within 60 days; written submissions are invited and must be received by April 15, 2025.

What it does#

• Starts an investigation into alleged injurious dumping of corrosion‑resistant flat‑rolled carbon steel sheet from the Republic of Türkiye by Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.. The CBSA has identified specific tariff classifications for the goods (full product details are on the CBSA website).
• Defines the product as corrosion‑resistant carbon steel sheet in coils or cut lengths up to certain thicknesses and widths, and lists several exclusions (for example, parts for passenger vehicles and aeronautic products, stainless steel, pre‑painted/coated sheet, and certain plated products).
• Asks the Canadian International Trade Tribunal to run a preliminary inquiry into whether the dumped imports have caused, are causing, or threaten to cause injury to Canadian industry. The Tribunal will decide within 60 days.
• Invites interested parties to file written submissions electronically to the CBSA. To be considered, submissions must be received by April 15, 2025. Confidential information must be accompanied by a non‑confidential summary or edited version.
• States that a Statement of Reasons will be issued within 15 days after the Tribunal’s decision. The notice is signed by Alex Lawton, Acting Director General, Trade and Anti‑dumping Programs Directorate.

Who's affected#

• Domestic producers of corrosion‑resistant steel sheet and their workers.
• Importers, distributors and manufacturers in Canada who buy or use this specific kind of steel sheet.
• Borçelik Çelik Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş., the named Turkish exporter.
• Other foreign exporters might be affected later if the inquiry or investigation is widened, but this notice targets Borçelik specifically.

If you are unsure whether a specific product or shipment is covered, the CBSA’s product definition and tariff lists on its website are the authoritative source.

Why it matters#

• This is the first step in a process that can lead to anti‑dumping duties if the Tribunal and CBSA find dumping and injury. That could raise costs for importers and manufacturers who rely on this steel.
• It matters to Canadian steelmakers because a finding of injury can lead to measures intended to protect domestic producers.
• It matters to buyers because the investigation can affect supply choices and prices, even though no duties or restrictions are in place at this stage.
• The process is time‑limited: interested parties have until April 15, 2025 to submit evidence to the CBSA.