Canada Issues Final Determination on Certain Carbon and Alloy Steel Wire

Trade Update • Dec. 4, 2025

Key Points

• CBSA has finalized a dumping determination on certain carbon and alloy steel wire from subject countries, including China, India, Italy, and Vietnam.
• Provisional duties will continue until the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issues its injury decision by January 2, 2026.
• Dumping margins vary by exporter, ranging from 5.7% to 158.9%, depending on country and company.
• Affected products fall under multiple tariff classifications, covering various forms of carbon and alloy steel wire.
• Detailed Statement of Reasons will be available within 15 days for more information on the determination.

On December 3, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued its final determination on the dumping of certain carbon and alloy steel wire imported from China, Chinese Taipei, India, Italy, Malaysia, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, and Vietnam. The determination sets provisional duties on these imports, with rates depending on the exporter. The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will decide on injury to the domestic industry by January 2, 2026. The CBSA will maintain provisional duties until the tribunal’s decision, ensuring protection for Canadian producers while the inquiry continues.

Affected Countries and Dumping Margin

• China 
  • Ningbo King Power Industry Co., Ltd.: 58.1%
  • Shanxi Yuci Broad Wire Products Co., Ltd.: 42.7%
  • Tianjin Huayuan Metal Wire Products Co., Ltd.: 45.2%
  • Tianjin Xuhua Plastic Products Co., Ltd.: 44.9%
  • All other exporters: 158.9% 
• Chinese Taipei: All exporters: 158.9%
• India: All exporters: 158.9%
• Italy: All exporters: 158.9%
• Malaysia: Chin Herr Industries: 19.8%, Wei Dat Steel Wire: 9.6%, all others: 158.9%
• Portugal: Fapricela: 12.9%, Ibermetais: 11.7%, all others: 26.1%
• Spain: All exporters: 158.9%
• Thailand: TSN Wires Inc.: 18.6%, all others: 38.0%
• Türkiye: BMS Birleşik Metal: 19.4%, Özyaşar Tel: 9.4%, all others: 79.6%
• Vietnam: Hoa Phat Steel Wire Co., Ltd.: 5.7%, all others: 158.9%

Tariff Classifications

Affected products fall under multiple HTS codes, including: 7217.10.00.xx, 7217.20.00.xx, 7217.30.00.xx, 7217.90.00.xx, 7229.20.00.90, and 7229.90.00.xx. These classifications include various types and forms of carbon and alloy steel wire.

What Happens Next?

• Provisional duties remain in effect until the CITT issues its injury decision by January 2, 2026.
• Exporters are advised to review normal values provided by the CBSA to ensure future shipments comply with SIMA regulations.
• Full details and reasons for the determination will be published within 15 days.

For details on how provisional duties apply to goods imported into Canada, see the CBSA’s Measures in Force. For specific inquiries, contact simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.

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