SG 2021 ER: Steel grating
Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation

Ottawa, March 30, 2021

On March 29, 2021, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its order made on April 18, 2016, in Expiry Review No. RR-2015-001, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of certain steel grating originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China (China).

As a result of the CITT’s expiry review, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has today initiated an expiry review investigation to determine, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, whether the expiry of the order is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping and/or subsidizing of the subject goods. The CBSA will make a determination no later than August 26, 2021, and will issue a Statement of Reasons by September 9, 2021.

The subject goods are "Carbon steel bar grating and alloy steel bar grating, consisting of load-bearing pieces and cross pieces, produced as standard grating or heavy-duty grating, in panel form, whether galvanized, painted, coated, clad or plated, originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.”

Exclusions

• expanded metal grating comprised of a single piece or coil of sheet or thin plate steel that has been slit and expanded and not consisting of welding or joining of multiple pieces of steel and
• plank-type safety grating comprised of a single piece or coil of sheet or thin plate steel, typically in thickness of 10 to 18 gauge, pierced and cold formed and without welding or joining of multiple pieces of steel

Please refer to the CBSA's Measures in Force for the complete product definition.

The subject goods are usually classified under the following tariff classification numbers:

• 7308.90.00.10
• 7308.90.00.20
• 7308.90.00.30
• 7308.90.00.40
• 7308.90.00.50
• 7308.90.00.60
• 7308.90.00.95
• 7308.90.00.96
• 7308.90.00.99

This listing of tariff classification numbers is for convenience of reference only. Refer to the product definition for authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

As part of its expiry review investigation, the CBSA has solicited responses to questionnaires from Canadian producers, importers, exporters and the Government of China. Any Canadian producers, importers or exporters who have not received a letter from the CBSA who wish to provide a response to the questionnaire are advised to contact the CBSA SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit at the email address included below. Responses to all questionnaires are due at the CBSA SIMA Registry and Disclosure Unit’s email address by May 6, 2021.

A detailed schedule for the expiry review investigation is now available.

Questions relating to the expiry review investigation should be addressed to:

• Telephone:
• Manshun Tong: 343-553-1727

Email: simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca