Steel Strapping Investigation Extended

Summary#

The Canada Border Services Agency has extended the preliminary stage of its investigations under the Special Import Measures Act into alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping from People’s Republic of China, Republic of Türkiye, Republic of Korea, and Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and alleged injurious subsidizing from People’s Republic of China. The preliminary period was extended from 90 days to 135 days on August 5, 2025, so a decision will be made on or before September 24, 2025.

What it does#

• Extends the preliminary phase of the CBSA’s steel strapping investigations from 90 days to 135 days.
• Covers alleged injurious dumping of steel strapping from China, Türkiye, Korea, and Vietnam, and alleged injurious subsidizing from China.
• Says the extension is because the case involves complex or new issues, many parties, and difficulty getting evidence.
• Sets the deadline for a preliminary determination (or terminating parts of the investigation) at on or before September 24, 2025.
• Provides a contact point for more information: the SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit (simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).

Who's affected#

• Exporters and producers of steel strapping in the People’s Republic of China, Republic of Türkiye, Republic of Korea, and Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
• Importers and distributors of steel strapping in Canada.
• Canadian manufacturers and other businesses that buy or use steel strapping.
• Domestic steel strapping producers who filed or are involved in complaints, and other parties participating in the investigation.

Why it matters#

• The extension means more time before the CBSA issues a preliminary finding. That keeps uncertainty for importers and buyers of steel strapping until at least September 24, 2025.
• If the CBSA later makes a preliminary finding of injurious dumping or subsidizing, it could lead to provisional duties or other trade measures — but no such measures have been announced yet.
• The extra time may allow more evidence to be gathered and for more parties to present information, which can affect the final outcome.