Preliminary duties on truck bodies from China

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency made preliminary findings on March 6, 2026 that truck bodies imported from China are being dumped and subsidized under the Special Import Measures Act. As a result, provisional duties must be paid on those goods when they are released from customs while the case goes to a full inquiry by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal.

What it does#

• Finds preliminary evidence of dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from China (decision dated March 6, 2026).
• Requires provisional duties on the subject goods released from the Canada Border Services Agency during the investigation period.
• Limits provisional duties to no more than the estimated dumping margin plus the estimated subsidy amount.
• Says the provisional duty period runs from March 6, 2026 until the earlier of:
  • the investigations are terminated,
  • the Canadian International Trade Tribunal makes an order or finding, or
  • an undertaking (settlement) is accepted.
• Starts a full injury inquiry by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, which must issue an order or finding within 120 days after it receives notice of the preliminary determinations.
• Promises a Statement of Reasons explaining the decisions within 15 days of the preliminary determinations.
• Notes that the Customs Act rules govern how provisional duties are accounted for and paid, and that interest applies if duties are not paid on time.

Who's affected#

• Importers and customs brokers who bring truck bodies into Canada from China.
• Canadian companies that make truck bodies or finish/fit them onto trucks (they may be parties to the inquiry or affected by competition changes).
• Freight forwarders and businesses that clear these goods through customs, who will need to pay provisional duties when shipments are released.
• It is unclear from the notice which exact product models or tariff codes are covered; the Canada Border Services Agency says the full product definition and possible tariff numbers are on its investigation web page.

Why it matters#

• Importers face immediate extra cost and paperwork at the border because provisional duties are payable when goods are released.
• The duties can affect prices and supply for businesses that buy truck bodies or use them in vehicle outfitting.
• A full Tribunal finding could lead to permanent duties or other remedies, which would change competitive conditions for Canadian manufacturers and importers.
• If you deal with imported truck bodies from China, you should check the CBSA investigation page for the exact product definition and follow the case as it moves through the Tribunal.