CBSA Issues Preliminary Determinations for Thermal Paper Rolls From China
Trade Update • Sept.12, 2025
Key Points
- CBSA has made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing on thermal paper rolls imported from China.
- Provisional duties of 99% will apply to imports released on or after September 10, 2025.
- The main tariff classification affected is 4811.90.00.90, with other codes potentially involved.
- A detailed Statement of Reasons will be published within 15 days.
On September 10, 2025, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), under subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), issued preliminary determinations that thermal paper rolls imported from China are being dumped and subsidized.
As a result, provisional duties will be applied to these products to protect Canadian businesses from unfair competition. These duties apply to thermal paper rolls released by the CBSA on or after September 10, 2025. Importers are advised to review the CBSA’s guidelines to ensure proper compliance with the new requirements.
Product Details and Tariff Classification
The affected products are mainly classified under tariff number 4811.90.00.90. This code may include some products that are not affected, and some covered products might be classified differently. Importers should check the official product description to determine if their goods are subject to duties.
Duty Rates and Application
CBSA has estimated the dumping margin at 55.2% and the subsidy margin at 43.8%. Together, these add up to a total provisional duty rate of 99.0%, which will apply to thermal paper rolls from China released on or after September 10, 2025.
The CBSA has provided the following estimated margins and provisional duty rates:
- Estimated dumping margin: 55.2%
- Estimated amount of subsidy: 43.8%
- Total provisional duty payable: 99.0%
The specific duty rates and margins will be confirmed in the official Statement of Reasons to be published by September 25, 2025.
Guidance for Importers
The upcoming full Statement of Reasons will explain the CBSA’s decision. Importers should review this document once available.
To comply with the new requirements, importers are advised to use CBSA’s Guide for Self-assessing SIMA duties for help with paperwork and paying duties.
For questions or help, contact the CBSA at:
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