Preliminary Dumping Finding on Rebar Imports

Summary#

On February 4, 2021, the Canada Border Services Agency made a preliminary finding that certain concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) imported from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam is being dumped under the Special Import Measures Act. As a result, provisional duties can be charged on affected shipments while the Canadian International Trade Tribunal conducts a full inquiry and must issue a finding within 120 days.

What it does#

• Places a preliminary anti‑dumping measure on certain hot‑rolled deformed steel rebar from the listed countries under the Special Import Measures Act.
• Provisional duty is payable on subject goods released from the CBSA starting February 4, 2021 and lasting until the earlier of:
  • the investigation is terminated,
  • the Canadian International Trade Tribunal makes a finding, or
  • an undertaking is accepted.
• The amount of provisional duty will not exceed the estimated margin of dumping.
• The Customs Act rules apply to how duties are accounted for and paid (late payment may incur interest).
• Common tariff classification numbers for the subject goods include 7213.10.00.00 and 7214.20.00.00 (some shipments may also use 7215.90.00.90 or 7227.90.00.90).
• The CBSA will publish a Statement of Reasons within 15 days after the decision.

Who's affected#

• Importers and shippers of rebar from Algeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore and Vietnam.
• Canadian buyers of imported rebar, such as construction companies and distributors, who may face higher costs if provisional duties are applied.
• Domestic Canadian steel and rebar producers, who are central to the injury inquiry the Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold.
• Customs brokers and others who handle import paperwork and duty payments.

If it's unclear whether a specific shipment is covered, importers should check the product description and the tariff numbers listed above.

Why it matters#

• Provisional duties can raise the price of imported rebar right away, which may increase costs for construction projects and suppliers that rely on those imports.
• This is a preliminary step — the final outcome depends on the Canadian International Trade Tribunal finding on whether dumping has caused injury to the domestic industry. That finding could lead to longer‑term duties or no duties at all.
• Importers and buyers should watch for the Tribunal’s decision (within 120 days) and the CBSA’s Statement of Reasons (within 15 days) to understand the final scope and financial impact.