Sucker Rods Price Undertakings Renewed

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) renewed the price undertakings on certain sucker rods imported from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico on January 27, 2025 under the Special Import Measures Act. The decision keeps those existing pricing commitments in place while the agency continues its oversight.

What it does#

• Renews the existing price undertakings that apply to certain sucker rods from Argentina, Brazil and Mexico as of January 27, 2025.
• Notes the goods are usually classified under tariff number 8413.91.00.10, a code that covers both goods that fall under the undertakings and goods that do not.
• Says the CBSA will issue a Statement of Reasons within 15 days of the decision, which will be posted on the CBSA website.

Who's affected#

• Companies that export the specified sucker rods from Argentina, Brazil or Mexico.
• Companies or people who import those particular sucker rods into Canada.
• Customs brokers and others who handle classification or paperwork for imports of these goods.

If you use a different term for the product or are unsure whether a particular shipment is included, the tariff classification (8413.91.00.10) and the upcoming Statement of Reasons are where to check for details.

Why it matters#

• Renewing the undertakings means the exporters’ pricing commitments remain active, so importers are less likely to face sudden anti-dumping or countervailing duties while the undertakings are in effect.
• The tariff classification that covers both subject and non-subject goods can affect whether a shipment is treated under the undertakings or not, so importers need to confirm how their items are classified.
• The forthcoming Statement of Reasons will provide more detail and explain the CBSA’s decision.