Carbon steel welded pipe: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

CSWP1

Product information

Product definition

Exclusions

• carbon steel welded pipe in nominal pipe sizes of 1 inch, meeting the requirements of specification ASTM A53, Grade B, Schedule 10, with a black or galvanized finish, and with plain ends, for use in fire protection applications;
• carbon steel welded pipe in nominal pipe sizes of ½ inch to 2 inches inclusive, produced using the electric resistance welding process and meeting the requirements of specification ASTM A53, Grade A, for use in the production of carbon steel pipe nipples; and
• carbon steel welded pipe in nominal pipe sizes of ½ inch to 6 inches inclusive, dual-stencilled to meet the requirements of both specification ASTM A252, Grades 1 to 3, and specification API 5L, with bevelled ends and in random lengths, for use as foundation piles.

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

Beginning January 1, 2022, under the revised customs tariff schedule, subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification numbers:

• 7306.30.00.42
• 7306.30.00.43
• 7306.30.00.44
• 7306.30.00.45
• 7306.30.00.46
• 7306.30.00.47
• 7306.30.00.49
• 7306.30.00.52
• 7306.30.00.53
• 7306.30.00.54
• 7306.30.00.55
• 7306.30.00.56
• 7306.30.00.57
• 7306.30.00.59
• 7306.30.00.62
• 7306.30.00.63
• 7306.30.00.64
• 7306.30.00.65
• 7306.30.00.66
• 7306.30.00.67
• 7306.30.00.69

Please note that these tariff classification numbers may apply to goods which are not subject to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) measures, may change because of amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, or the subject goods may be imported under tariff classification numbers that are not listed. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

For more information on the tariff classification numbers, please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Duty liability
(Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: China

Effective on imports of subject goods released by the CBSA on or after February 14, 2011.

No exporters in China received specific normal values in the most recent re-investigation. Please consult the CBSA’s Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation.

For importations of subject goods originating in or exported from China, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 179% of the export price.

Duty liability
(Countervailing duties)

Country of origin or export: China

Effective on imports of subject goods released by the CBSA on or after February 14, 2011.

No exporters in China received a specific amount of subsidy in the most recent re-investigation. Please consult the CBSA’s Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation.

For importations of subject goods originating in or exported from China, the countervailing duty is equal to 5,280 CNY per metric tonne.

Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping and countervailing duties results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT). Information regarding the normal value and amount of subsidy of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping and countervailing duty payable should be obtained from the exporter. Related information may be made available to importers on a need to know basis in accordance with the provisions of Memorandum D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act to Importers.

For information on duty assessment, refer to the guide for self assessing SIMA duties.

Information required on customs documents

The import documentation should include the information listed below. Failure to provide this information may result in the application of penalties to the importer, pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).

The import documentation should clearly indicate the following:

• Harmonized System (HS) classification number
• Confirmation whether the product is subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties
• Exporter ID
• Name and address of producer/manufacturer
• Location of plant/mill of production
• Place from which direct shipment to Canada began
• Name and address of vendor (if different from the producer)
• Country of origin
• Country of export
• Canadian customer's name and address
• Canadian importer's name and address (if different from the customer)
• Full product description
  • Model ID
  • Model description
  • Product name and/or number
  • Product grade and specification
  • Dimension (nominal size) and wall thickness
  • Pipe finish
  • End finish
• Date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (state unit of measure – e.g. kg, metric tonne)
• Unit selling price and total selling price to importer in Canada
• Currency of settlement used (e.g. US$, CDN$, etc.)
• Terms and conditions of sale (e.g. FOB, CIF, etc.) and,
• All costs, expenses, and charges incurred by the exporter and vendor in the shipment of the subject goods to Canada (includes inland and ocean freight, insurance, duties, port and handling charges, etc.).

Appeal decisions relating to subjectivity

Summaries of appeal decisions made by the CBSA respecting whether an imported good is subject to this measure in force can be found on President-level re-determinations.

Email for subjectivity opinions and duty assessment questions

Trade_Programs-Programmes_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Important Prior to submitting a subjectivity opinion request, please review the “detailed product information”. Each request must be supported with essential information including, but not limited to, pictures, mill certificates, measurements, origin of the goods, etc. in relation to the specific product in question.

Failure to provide sufficient information will result in a rejection of the request by the CBSA.

CITT reference number(s)

• NQ-2008-001
• RR-2012-003
• RR-2018-001