Tax & Trade Blog

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CBSA INVESTIGATING UNARMOURED BUILDING CABLES

DUMPING OF UNARMOURED BUILDING CABLES FROM CHINA

On March 16, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (“SIMA”) in respect of the alleged dumping of unarmoured building cables from China. This investigation was prompted by a complaint filed by a manufacturer in Quebec.

The goods under investigation are more specifically described as:

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PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION: TRUCK BODIES

CBSA IMPOSES PROVISIONAL DUTIES ON TRUCK BODIES FROM CHINA

On March 6, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) released a notice of its preliminary determination of dumping and subsidizing in respect of truck bodies originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (the “Subject Goods”). Provisional duties are now imposed on imports of the Subject Goods released from the CBSA on or after March 6, 2026.

Background Information

On October 24, 2025, the CBSA issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act (“SIMA”) in respect of the alleged dumping of the Subject Goods, which are defined as follows:

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CITT FINDING: CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES OF 444% ON CAST IRON SOIL PIPE FROM CHINA

On February 6, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the “CITT”) announced its Finding in Inquiry NQ-2025-006 (the “Finding”) reporting that the dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe having a nominal outside diameter from 1.5 inches to 18 inches, originating in or exported from China (the “Subject Goods”) had caused injury to the domestic industry.

New Anti-Dumping Duties (“ADDs”) and Countervailing Duties (“CVDs”) now apply to cast iron soil pipe imported into Canada and released after February 6, 2026.

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CBSA TARGETTING CHEESE DOG TREATS

IMPORTERS OF DOG TREATS COULD FACE MASSIVE DUTY ADJUSTMENTS

The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has listed verifying tariff classifications of cheese treats for dogs (“Cheese Treats”) as one of its compliance priorities for 2026. While it may sound niche, CBSA has identified Cheese Treats as a potential threat to Canada’s supply-managed dairy system, which is one of Canada’s most consequential – and sometimes controversial – trade barriers.

In this Customs & Trade Report, we explain what is behind this strange new CBSA effort, and why impacted importers could face significant financial risk.

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PROVISIONAL DUTIES ON FIBRE TABLEWARE

CBSA IMPOSES PROVISIONAL DUTIES ON THERMOFORMED MOLDED FIBRE TABLEWARE

On February 27, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) released a notice of its preliminary determination of dumping and subsidizing in respect of thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from China (the “Subject Goods”).

Provisional duties are now imposed on imports of the Subject Goods released by the CBSA on or after February 27, 2026!