CBSA Updates: Photovoltaic Expiry Review Concluded, Refined Sugar Expiry Review Initiated
Published July 7, 2026
Key Points
- On July 2, 2026, CBSA concluded its expiry review investigation into photovoltaic modules and laminates from China, determining that ending the current order would likely cause both dumping and subsidizing to continue or resume.
- CITT will decide whether maintaining the measures remains necessary to prevent injury to the Canadian industry.
- On July 3, 2026, CBSA also initiated an expiry review investigation covering refined sugar imports from the United States, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and subsidized imports from the European Union.
- Canadian producers, importers, and exporters participating in the refined sugar review must submit questionnaire responses by August 7, 2026.
- The CBSA will issue its refined sugar determination by November 27, 2026, followed by a Statement of Reasons by December 11, 2026.
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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) concluded its expiry review investigation involving certain photovoltaic modules and laminates from China, determining that the expiry of the existing order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and subsidizing. Separately, the CBSA initiated an expiry review investigation covering refined sugar imports from multiple countries to determine whether the expiry of the existing order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping or subsidizing. Both proceedings were conducted under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates from China: Expiry Review Concluded
On July 2, 2026, CBSA determined that allowing the CITT’s order to expire would likely result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and subsidizing of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates from China.
Determinations
Pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, CBSA found that expiry of the order:
- is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the goods originating in or exported from China; and
- is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of subsidizing of those goods.
Background
The CITT initiated the expiry review on February 2, 2026, for an order originally issued on March 25, 2021. The following day, the CBSA launched its investigation to determine whether allowing the order to expire would likely result in continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing of the subject goods.
What happens next
- A statement of reasons detailing CBSA’s determinations will be issued within 15 days.
- The CITT will now conduct an inquiry into whether continued dumping and subsidizing would likely injure the domestic industry, with a decision due no later than December 9, 2026.
- Existing measures remain in force during the CITT inquiry, and no importer action is required at this stage.
Refined Sugar: New Expiry Review Investigation Initiated
On July 3, 2026, CBSA initiated an expiry review investigation into refined sugar (refined from sugar cane or sugar beets, in granulated, liquid and powdered form) from the U.S., Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, together with the subsidizing of those goods from the European Union.
Background
The expiry review began after the CITT initiated its review on July 2, 2026, of an order issued on August 6, 2021. As part of the review process under SIMA, the CBSA will assess whether allowing the order to expire would likely result in the continuation or resumption of dumping or subsidizing before the CITT determines whether the measures should remain in force.
What importers should do
- CBSA has forwarded questionnaires to Canadian producers, importers and exporters. Responses are due August 7, 2026 and must be filed through the ACE web application.
- Producers, importers or exporters who did not receive a letter but wish to respond should contact CBSA’s Registry for Trade Remedies.
- A detailed investigation schedule has been published.
What happens next
- CBSA will make its determination no later than November 27, 2026, with a statement of reasons to follow by December 11, 2026.
- If CBSA finds continued or resumed dumping or subsidizing likely, the CITT will then determine whether that outcome would likely injure Canadian producers.
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