Sucker Rod Price Undertakings Renewed

Summary#

On January 27, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency renewed price undertakings on certain sucker rods imported from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The agency said it will publish a Statement of Reasons within 15 days explaining the decision.

What it does#

• It renews the existing price undertakings on certain sucker rods from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
• Under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), the Canada Border Services Agency must review such undertakings at least every five years; this renewal is part of that review process.
• The goods are usually reported under tariff classification number 8413.91.00.10. That tariff heading includes both goods that are covered by the undertakings and goods that are not.
• The agency will issue a Statement of Reasons within 15 days and make it available on its website.

Who's affected#

• Importers, distributors and manufacturers of sucker rods tied to shipments from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico.
• Businesses that buy or use sucker rods (for example for pumping or well equipment) may notice the effects.
• Some importers may be uncertain which specific products are covered, because the tariff heading 8413.91.00.10 covers both subject and non-subject goods.

Why it matters#

• Renewing the undertakings keeps the existing import price obligations in place. That can affect how easily certain sucker rods enter Canada and under what price conditions.
• The forthcoming Statement of Reasons will explain the CBSA’s thinking. Importers and buyers will want to read it to understand which products are covered and what the renewed terms mean for costs and competition.