Steel Strapping SIMA Investigations Extended

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has extended the preliminary phase of investigations under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of steel strapping from several countries. The preliminary phase, normally 90 days, has been extended to 135 days, so a decision will be made on or before September 24, 2025. The extension was announced on August 5, 2025.

What it does#

• Extends the preliminary phase of CBSA’s investigation of steel strapping from 90 days to 135 days.
• Covers alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Republic of Türkiye, the Republic of Korea, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
• Also covers alleged injurious subsidizing of steel strapping originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
• Requires CBSA to issue preliminary determinations or to stop the investigations for some or all goods by September 24, 2025.
• The CBSA says the extension was needed because of the complexity or novelty of issues, the number of parties involved, and difficulty in getting satisfactory evidence.

Who's affected#

• Importers and exporters of steel strapping tied to the listed countries.
• Canadian producers of steel strapping who filed or are involved in the complaint.
• Businesses that buy and use steel strapping (manufacturers, distributors, logistics companies) could face higher costs or delays depending on the outcome.
• The notice does not list specific companies, so it’s unclear which exporters or importers are directly named in the investigations.

Why it matters#

• A preliminary determination could lead to provisional duties or other trade measures on imports of the affected steel strapping.
• That can raise costs for Canadian businesses that use steel strapping and affect supply chains.
• The extension delays clarity for importers and exporters, who may need to plan for possible duties or changes in sourcing until at least September 24, 2025.