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 into alleged dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from the People’s Republic of China. The preliminary period was lengthened from 90 days to 135 days, so a preliminary decision will be made on or before May 25, 2026.

What it does#

• Extends the CBSA’s preliminary investigation into forged grinding media originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China from 90 days to 135 days.
• Keeps open the possibility that the CBSA will either issue preliminary findings of dumping and/or subsidization or end the investigations by May 25, 2026.
• The agency says the extension is needed because of the complexity or novelty of the issues and the number of parties involved.
• For more information, the CBSA gave an email contact for its SIMA registry (listed in the Canada Gazette notice).

Who's affected#

• Exporters and manufacturers in the People’s Republic of China of forged grinding media.
• Canadian importers, distributors and businesses that buy or use forged grinding media.
• Customs brokers and others involved in importing these goods into Canada.
• It is unclear from the notice whether other groups (for example, specific Canadian producers or downstream users) have formally taken part in the case.

Why it matters#

• The investigation could lead to preliminary anti‑dumping or countervailing findings, which may result in provisional duties being applied to imports. That could raise costs or disrupt supply for Canadian buyers.
• The extension delays a decision but keeps the investigation moving toward a preliminary outcome by May 25, 2026, so affected businesses should watch for that date.