CBSA Initiates Dumping and Subsidy Investigations on Truck and Bus Tires From China
Published Aug. 31, 2026
Key Points
- The CBSA initiated dumping and subsidizing investigations on August 31, 2026 under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA).
- The subject goods are pneumatic rubber truck and bus tires originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
- Subject goods are usually imported under tariff classification numbers 4011.20.00.13, 4011.20.00.19, and 4012.12.00.00.
- Preliminary decisions are due within 90 days, at which point provisional duties may apply.
- A Statement of Reasons will be available within 15 days of initiation.
On
August 31, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency initiated investigations under the Special Import Measures Act into the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of truck and bus tires originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. According to the CBSA’s notice of initiation of investigations, the case (TBT 2026 IN) was triggered by a complaint from the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. The CBSA will examine whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized, and will issue preliminary decisions within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may be imposed on affected imports.
Which Products Are Covered?
The following is the exact product definition provided by the CBSA in its August 31, 2026, notice of initiation.
“Pneumatic tires, of rubber, suitable for use on trucks, buses, trailers and other medium and heavy vehicles, with a nominal rim diameter of 17.5, 19.5, 22.5, or 24.5 inches (or nominal metric equivalent), new or retreaded, including tube-type, tubeless, radial, and non-radial, irrespective of width, aspect ratio, load index, load range or ply rating, and whether or not mounted on wheels or rims upon importation, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.”
Tariff Classification Numbers
Subject goods are usually imported under:
- 4011.20.00.13
- 4011.20.00.19
- 4012.12.00.00
The CBSA notes that these classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and that subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers. The product definition is set out in Appendix 1 of the notice.
What Happens Next
Preliminary Decisions (Within 90 Days)
The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized and will make preliminary decisions within 90 days of initiation. Provisional duties may apply as of that date.
Statement of Reasons (Within 15 Days)
Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons, accessible within 15 days of the initiation date.
Meanwhile, questions regarding the investigations can be directed to the CBSA Trade Remedies Registry a trade_remedies_registry-registre_recours_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca.
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