Investigation of Rebar Imports from Oman, Russia

Summary#

On December 4, 2020, the Canada Border Services Agency opened an anti‑dumping investigation under the Special Import Measures Act into imports of "certain concrete reinforcing bar" from Oman and Russia. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal will hold a preliminary inquiry to decide within 60 days whether there is a reasonable indication of injury to Canadian producers.

What it does#

• Starts an investigation into alleged injurious dumping of certain concrete reinforcing bar imported from Oman and Russia.
• Lists the main tariff classification numbers for the product as 7213.10.00.00 and 7214.20.00.00 (other codes may sometimes apply).
• Sends the question of injury to the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, which must decide within 60 days of the start of the investigation.
• Requires the Canada Border Services Agency to publish a Statement of Reasons within 15 days after the Tribunal’s decision.
• Invites written submissions from interested parties. Because of COVID‑19, submissions must be sent electronically to simaregistry@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca and should arrive by April 13, 2021 to be considered.
• Confidential information can be submitted, but a non‑confidential edited version must also be provided.

Who's affected#

• Exporters and producers of the listed concrete reinforcing bar in Oman and Russia (the countries named in the notice).
• Canadian manufacturers of concrete reinforcing bar and other domestic producers who believe they are harmed.
• Canadian importers, distributors, and construction companies that use or sell this type of rebar, since duties or restrictions could follow if injury is found.
• Others with an interest (trade lawyers, industry groups) who may want to make submissions by the deadline.

Why it matters#

• If the Tribunal finds a reasonable indication of injury and the investigation continues, the CBSA could impose anti‑dumping duties or other measures. That can raise costs for importers and builders, and protect prices or jobs for domestic producers.
• The June‑to‑decision timeline and the April 13, 2021 submission deadline give interested parties a short window to present evidence or arguments.
• This is an initiation of an investigation, not a final finding. The outcome will determine whether trade remedies are applied.