CITT Initiates Inquiries, Reviews Orders, and Determines Injury in Key Imports
Trade Update • March 24, 2026
Key Points
- CITT continued its order on carbon steel screws from China and Chinese Taipei.
- Samdesk Canada Inc. prompted a procurement inquiry on online database software/services.
- Tribunal initiated an inquiry into truck bodies from China to assess dumping and subsidization impacts.
- Interim review amended orders on photovoltaic modules and laminates from China.
- Preliminary injury finding confirmed reasonable evidence of injury from forged grinding media imports from China.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) issued several updates affecting imports from China and Chinese Taipei, which were published in the Canada Gazette. The Tribunal continued orders on carbon steel screws, opened inquiries on truck bodies and government-procured database software, amended its order on photovoltaic modules and laminates, and issued a preliminary determination on forged grinding media. These actions enforce the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), address dumping and subsidization, and monitor injury to domestic industries. Importers and stakeholders should track these proceedings for compliance and trade impact considerations.
Tribunal Actions by Product
Carbon Steel Screws: Expiry Review RR-2025-001
On March 11, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal continued and amended its previous orders concerning the dumping and subsidizing of carbon steel screws from China and Chinese Taipei. The order builds on findings and expiry reviews dating back to 2005. Full details of the products and exclusions are available in the Tribunal’s order.
- Product: Carbon steel screws
- Origin: China and Chinese Taipei (Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu)
- Legal Reference: SIMA, paragraph 76.03(12)(b)
- Order Continuation: Updates orders from 2005, 2009, 2010, 2015, and 2019
Online Database Software/Services: File PR-2025-079
On March 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal decided to conduct an inquiry into a complaint from Samdesk Canada Inc. regarding a procurement by the Department of Public Works and Government Services (PWGSC) for the Department of National Defence. The procurement involves an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) GlobalConflictData Subscription.
- Complainant: Samdesk Canada Inc., Edmonton, Alberta
- Procurement: OSINT GlobalConflictData Subscription (solicitation WS5357907637)
- Allegation: Improper sole-sourced procurement; limited tendering due to exclusive rights was claimed unjustified
- Legal Reference: Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, subsection 30.13(2) and Procurement Inquiry Regulations, subsection 7(2)
- Further Contact: Registry — 613‑993‑3595; citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca
Truck Bodies: Inquiry NQ-2025-009
On March 6, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal received notice from the CBSA regarding preliminary determinations on the dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies from the People’s Republic of China. The inquiry was initiated under section 42 of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) to assess injury or threat of injury to the domestic industry.
- Products Covered: Truck bodies 8.5–32 feet long, max width 103 inches; includes kits, assemblies, and subassemblies
- Exclusions: Bulk liquid/gas transport bodies; municipal refuse truck bodies; dump or flatbed tow truck bodies with tipping/lifting mechanisms
- Purpose: Determine if dumping/subsidizing has caused or threatens injury; assess massive importations; address other matters required under SIMA
- Participation: Parties must file Form I by March 23, 2026; counsel must file Forms II & III by the same date
- Hearing Date: June 1, 2026; Tribunal will issue list of participants on April 27, 2026
- Submissions: Public submissions served on all parties; confidential submissions served only on authorized counsel
Photovoltaic Modules and Laminates: Interim Review RD-2025-001
On March 13, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal amended its order from March 25, 2021, in expiry review RR-2020-001. The amendment addresses the dumping and subsidizing of photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The Tribunal’s prior finding from inquiry NQ-2014-003, dated July 3, 2015, remains in effect.
- Products Covered: Photovoltaic modules and laminates
- Origin: People’s Republic of China
- Action: Amendment to previous expiry review order
- Previous Finding: Inquiry NQ-2014-003, July 3, 2015, continues without change
- Reference: Full description of covered and excluded goods available in the Tribunal’s order
Forged Grinding Media: Preliminary Injury Inquiry PI-2025-008
On March 11, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal found evidence indicating that the dumping and subsidizing of forged grinding media from the People’s Republic of China may have caused injury to the domestic industry, pursuant to subsection 37.1(1) of the Special Import Measures Act.
- Products Covered: Forged grinding media
- Origin: People’s Republic of China
- Finding: Reasonable indication of injury to domestic industry
- Legal Basis: Subsection 37.1(1) of the Special Import Measures Act
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