Anti-dumping Duty updates May 2023

Canada: Expiry review determination of Stainless steel sinks

On April 27, 2023 pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act, the Canada Border Services Agency determined that the rescission of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s order made on February 8, 2018, in Expiry Review No. RR-2017-001:

• is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods from China; and
• is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of subsidizing of the goods from China

The subject goods are normally imported into Canada under the following tariff classification numbers: 7324.10.00.10 and 7324.10.00.90

Canada: Notice of conclusion of a re-investigation: Certain concrete reinforcing bar (RB1 2022 RI)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a re-investigation of the normal values and export prices of certain concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) originating in or exported from the Republic of Turkey (Türkiye), in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). As part of the re-investigation, the CBSA formed the opinion that a particular market situation exists with respect to the rebar market in Türkiye, which does not permit a proper comparison with the sales of the goods to the importer in Canada. The re-investigation was initiated on September 8, 2022, as part of the CBSA’s ongoing enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) order issued October 14, 2020 in Expiry Review No. RR-2019-003. The period of investigation (POI) and the profitability analysis period (PAP) for the re-investigation was from July 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022.

Canada: Conclusion of normal value review of Carbon steel welded pipe 3 (CSWP3 2022 UP3)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has concluded a normal value review (review) to update normal values and export prices of certain carbon steel welded pipe (CSWP) exported to Canada from Pakistan by International Industries Limited (IIL). The review is part of the CBSA’s enforcement of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s (CITT) injury finding issued on February 15, 2019, respecting the dumping of CSWP from Pakistan, the Philippines, Turkey and Vietnam, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). For this review, the period of investigation (POI) and the profitability analysis period (PAP) was from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021. The subject goods were usually classified under the following tariff classification numbers: 7306.30.00.42; 7306.30.00.43; 7306.30.00.44; 7306.30.00.45; 7306.30.00.46; 7306.30.00.47; 7306.30.00.49; 7306.30.00.52; 7306.30.00.53; 7306.30.00.54; 7306.30.00.55; 7306.30.00.56; 7306.30.00.57; 7306.30.00.59; 7306.30.00.62; 7306.30.00.63; 7306.30.00.64; 7306.30.00.65; 7306.30.00.66; 7306.30.00.67 and 7306.30.00.69

Canada: Notice of initiation of a re-investigation of Carbon steel welded pipe 2 (CSWP2 2023 RI)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a re-investigation to update the normal values and export prices, in accordance with the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), respecting certain carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei, India, Oman, South Korea, Thailand, and the UAE and the amounts of subsidy of certain carbon steel welded pipe originating in or exported from India.
The re-investigation is part of the ongoing enforcement of the CITT’s findings of material injury issued on December 11, 2012. The findings were subsequently reviewed and continued by order dated October 15, 2018.

Canada: Notice of initiation of investigations of Wind towers (WT 2023 IN)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on April 21, 2023, under the Special Import Measures Act respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain wind towers from China. The investigations follows a complaint filed by Marmen Inc. and Marmen Énergie Inc. (collectively "Marmen") (Trois-Rivières, QC). The subject goods are usually classified under the following tariff classification numbers: 7308.20.00.00. However, they can also be imported under the following tariff number, in particular if they are imported with other wind turbine components, such as the nacelle or rotors: 8502.31.00.00. The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized and will make preliminary decisions within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply. Additional information about the investigations will be available in a Statement of reasons that will be available within 15 days.

European Union: imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of high tenacity yarns of polyesters

EU commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of high tenacity yarns of polyesters (Classified under HTS 5402 20 00 10) originating in the People’s Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) and a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council originating in the People’s Republic of China following an expiry review pursuant to Article 11(2) and a partial interim review pursuant to Article 11(3) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

European Union: imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron (other than cast iron) or steel (other than stainless steel)

EU commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of certain seamless pipes and tubes of iron (other than cast iron) or steel (other than stainless steel), of circular cross-section, of an external diameter exceeding 406,4 mm, originating in the People’s Republic of China.

European Union: imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ceramic tiles

EU commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of ceramic tiles originating in India and Türkiye. Anti-dumping duties are not applicable to the Indian exporting producer the Lavish Group, consisting of Lavish Granito Pvt Ltd, Lavish Ceramics, Lakme Vitrified LLP. and Liva Ceramics (TARIC additional code C903), and are not applicable to the Turkish exporting producer Vitra Karo Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (TARIC additional code C902).

European Union: imposing a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional duty imposed on imports of electric bicycles. 

EU commission has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty and definitively collecting the provisional duty imposed on imports of electric bicycles originating in the People's Republic of China. Anti-dumping duty will be effective until 19 January 2024. 

European Union: extending the anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1408 on imports of certain hot rolled stainless steel sheets and coils 

EU commission has extended the anti-dumping duty imposed by Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/1408 on imports of certain hot rolled stainless steel sheets and coils originating in Indonesia to imports of certain hot rolled stainless steel sheets and coils consigned from Türkiye, whether declared as originating in Türkiye or not. The product under investigation is the same as that defined in the previous recital, currently falling under HS codes 7219 11, 7219 12, 7219 13, 7219 14, 7219 22, 7219 23, 7219 24, 7220 11 and 7220 12, but consigned from Türkiye, whether declared as originating in Türkiye or not (TARIC codes 7219 11 00 10, 7219 12 10 10, 7219 12 90 10, 7219 13 10 10, 7219 13 90 10, 7219 14 10 10, 7219 14 90 10, 7219 22 10 10, 7219 22 90 10, 7219 23 00 10, 7219 24 00 10, 7220 11 00 10, and 7220 12 00 10) (‘the product under investigation’).

India imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of Vinyl Tiles other than in roll or sheet form

India customs authority seeks to levy ADD on imports of "Vinyl Tiles other than in roll or sheet form" originating in or exported from China PR, Taiwan and Vietnam; classified under tariff chapters 2905.17, 2905.19, 3823.70. Anti-dumping duty rates will be effective for five years. 

India imposed countervailing duty on imports of Saturated Fatty Alcohols of Carbon Chain length C10 to C18 and their blends

India customs authority seeks to impose countervailing duty on imports of Saturated Fatty Alcohols of Carbon Chain length C10 to C18 and their blends (classified under HTS 2905.17, 2905.19, 3823.70) originating in or exported from Indonesia Malaysia and Thailand for a period of 5 Years.

Mexico imposed anti-dumping duty on on seamless carbon steel pipe 

Mexico customs authority has imposed anti-dumping duty on import of seamless carbon steel pipe (Classified under tariff chapter 73) originating from India, South Korea, Spain, and Ukraine. 

United States: Preliminary Affirmative Determinations in the Antidumping Duty Investigations of Paper File Folders 

On May 11, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determinations in the antidumping duty (AD) investigations of paper file folders (Classified under tariff HTS subheading 4820.30.0040) from the People’s Republic of China, India, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

United States: Preliminary Affirmative Determination in the Antidumping Duty Investigation of Certain Freight Rail Couplers and Parts Thereof 

On April 27, 2023, the Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of certain freight rail couplers and parts thereof (freight rail couplers) from Mexico. the product is classified under tariff HTS 8607.30.1000.