On October 29, 2019, the Canada Border Services Agency announced the start of the expiry review (Canada’s sunset review process) of the antidumping and countervailing duty order against carbon steel fasteners from China (AD/CVD) and Taiwan (only AD). The AD/CVD duties have been in effect since January 2005. We were involved in the original investigation
Canada’s New Formalized Process for AD/CVD Scope Rulings
There is a new/formalized antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) procedure in Canada. Importers may now request a formal AD/CVD Scope Ruling from the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”). Only the CBSA can make Scope Rulings relating to a Canadian International Trade Tribunal (“CITT”) AD/CVD Order. Importers should consider filing a request for a Scope
Canada Initiates Anti-dumping/Countervailing Duty Investigations Against Dry Wheat Pasta from Turkey
Canada
On December 28, 2017, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced that it has initiated antidumping and countervailing duty investigations against dry wheat pasta from Turkey. This is not surprising – there were rumblings about a possible case in 2016. See the article in the Manitoba Co-operator entitled “Canadian pasta makers accuse Turkey
Canada Commences PET Resin Antidumping/Countervailing Duty Injury Inquiry
On November 17, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (“CITT”) announced the commencement of the antidumping/countervailing duty injury inquiry in respect of polyethylene terephthalate resin (PET resin) originating in or exported from China, India, Oman, and Pakistan. The Subject Goods are defined as “PET resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.70 deciliters per
CBP : Old Issues / New Tricks!
Originally published by the Journal of Commerce in September 2017.
As the scoundrels of the world are ever more creative with their attempts to circumvent the law, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) responds by implementing new tools. One new tool is worth considering and one existing tool is worth revisiting.
The new enforcement tool is
Three Notices of Application For Judicial Review Filed Against CITT FISC Decision
On May 25, 2017, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (“CITT”) made an AD Order in respect of fabricated industrial steel components (“FISC”) originating in or exported from China, South Korea and Spain and made a CVD Order in respect of FISC originating in or exported from China. On June 9, 2017, the CITT issued its
Importing Goods From China: Three Things You Must Do To Minimize Border Costs
Canada
Canadian businesses, small, medium and large import goods from China. It is a reality in a globalized supply chain. Many Canadian businesses buy Chinese-origin goods from suppliers in a third country (e.g., the United States). Most businesses understand that they must pay all applicable customs duties at the time of importation. Many companies understand
Canada Initiates Antidumping Investigation Against Fabricated Industrial Steel Components from Several Countries
Canada
On September 12, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) initiated an antidumping investigation against fabricated industrial steel components originating in or exported from China, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Spain and the United Arab Emirates. A subsidy investigation was also initiated in respect of China. The complaint was filed by Supermetal Structures Inc.
Canadian International Trade Tribunal Issues Practice Notice On Filing Questionnaire Replies
On June 10, 2016, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (“CITT”) issued a Practice Notice entitled “Filing of Questionnaire Replies and Revisions and Issuance of Revised Investigation Report”. In antidumping and countervailing duty injury inquiries, the CITT issues questionnaires to producers, importers, foreign producers and purchasers. The CITT compiles the information and data provided by
Canada Initiates Antidumping Case Against Concrete Reinforcing Bar From Several Countries
On August 19, 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency announced an antidumping investigation against concrete reinforcing bar (also known as rebar) from Republic of Belarus, Chinese Taipei, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, Japan, the Portuguese Republic and the Kingdom of Spain. In 2014, provisional antidumping duties were imposed