Forged Grinding Media Investigation Extended

Summary#

On March 31, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency extended the preliminary phase of its investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) into alleged dumping and subsidization of forged grinding media from the People’s Republic of China. The preliminary phase has been lengthened from 90 days to 135 days, moving the deadline for a preliminary decision to on or before May 25, 2026.

What it does#

• Extends the investigation’s preliminary phase from 90 days to 135 days because of the complexity and the number of parties involved.
• Sets the new deadline so the agency must decide whether to issue preliminary determinations of dumping and/or subsidization, or to end the investigations, on or before May 25, 2026.
• Does not state the outcome. It only delays when the CBSA will make a preliminary decision.

Who's affected#

• Businesses that make or sell forged grinding media in Canada, including domestic manufacturers.
• Importers, distributors and resellers who bring these goods in from the People’s Republic of China.
• Exporters and suppliers in the People’s Republic of China involved in shipments to Canada.
• It is unclear whether and how end consumers or specific industries that use the product will be affected at this stage.

Why it matters#

• The extension delays clarity about possible trade measures. Stakeholders must wait until on or before May 25, 2026 for a preliminary decision.
• If the CBSA later issues preliminary findings of dumping or subsidization, that could lead to further action under SIMA—but this notice does not say what will happen next.
• Companies that import or sell the product may want to monitor the process and prepare for possible outcomes. For more information the notice lists the SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit (simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca).