Provisional Duties on Certain Steel Wire

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary finding on September 4, 2025 that certain carbon and alloy steel wire imported into Canada may be dumped (sold below fair value). As a result, provisional duties can be charged while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducts a full inquiry to decide whether Canadian industry has been harmed.

What it does#

• The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), under the Special Import Measures Act, found preliminary evidence of dumping for certain carbon and alloy steel wire from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam.
• The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will hold a full inquiry to decide if dumping has caused injury to Canadian producers and must issue an order or finding within 120 days after it receives the notice of the CBSA’s preliminary decision.
• Provisional duties are now payable on affected shipments released from CBSA custody that were imported on or after September 4, 2025, and remain payable until the investigation ends, the CITT issues its decision, or an accepted undertaking ends the measures.
• The provisional duty amount charged will not exceed the estimated dumping margin. The Customs Act governs how these duties are accounted for and paid; interest rules apply if duties are not paid on time.
• The CBSA will publish a Statement of Reasons for the decision within 15 days of the preliminary determination. The CBSA website has the full product definition and potential tariff classifications.

Who's affected#

• Importers of the specific carbon and alloy steel wire types listed by the CBSA.
• Canadian manufacturers and sellers of similar wire who are parties to the injury inquiry.
• Businesses that buy and use this type of wire could notice changes in supply costs or availability (the source does not list specific downstream industries).

Why it matters#

• Importers may need to pay provisional duties and could face higher upfront costs or cash-flow effects while the case proceeds.
• If the CITT finds injury, duties could remain in place, making some imported wire more expensive in Canada and potentially protecting domestic suppliers.
• The outcome and any duties could affect prices and sourcing decisions for businesses that rely on these wire products. The process is ongoing; the CBSA’s Statement of Reasons and the CITT inquiry will provide more detail.