Aluminum extrusions: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

AE

Product information

Product definition

Exclusions

• aluminum extrusions produced from either a 6063 or a 6005 alloy type with a T6 temper designation, in various lengths, with a powder coat finish on both the interior and the exterior surfaces of the extrusion, which finish is certified to meet the American Architectural Manufacturers Association AAMA 2603 standard, "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels", for use in exterior railing systems;
• aluminum extrusions produced from a 6063 alloy type with a T5 temper designation, having a length of 3.66 m, with a powder coat finish, which finish is certified to meet the American Architectural Manufacturers Association AAMA 2603 standard, "Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels", for use as head rails and bottom rails in fabric window shades and blinds where the fabric has a cross-sectional honeycomb or "cellular" construction;
• aluminum extrusions produced from a 6063 alloy type with a T5 temper designation and forming part of the Vario System™ 20, 30, 40, 45 and 60 series line of profiles, or equivalent, having a length of either 4.5 or 5.8 m and a straightness tolerance of +/-1.5 mm or less per 6.0 m of length, for use in those parts of mechanical systems and automated machinery, such as gantry systems and conveyors, where precise linear movement is required;
• aluminum extrusions produced from either a 6063 or a 6463 alloy type, having a length of 3 m, with a hand-applied gold and silver leaf finish, for use as picture frame mouldings;
• aluminum extrusions produced from a 6063 alloy type with either a T5 or a T6 temper designation, having a length of between 20 and 33 ft. (between 6.10 and 10.06 m), with a powder coat finish, which finish is certified to meet the American Architectural Manufacturers Association AAMA 2603 standard ("Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements and Test Procedures for Pigmented Organic Coatings on Aluminum Extrusions and Panels"), for use in window frames;
• heat sinks imported under tariff item No. 8473.30.90 and weighing 700 g or less; and
• aluminum extrusions produced by China Square Industrial Ltd. from either a 6063 or a 6463 alloy type with a T5 temper designation, with a profile or cross-section which fits within a circle having a diameter of 100 mm, for use by MAAX Bath Inc. in the assembly of its shower enclosures, specifically identified in the Appendix of the Determination and reasons issued by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal on February 10, 2011, in Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003R. The list of these excluded products can be found at the following link: https://decisions.citt-tcce.gc.ca/citt-tcce/a/en/item/353483/index.do

For the excluded products listed above that require a finish which is "certified to meet the American Architectural Manufacturers Association AAMA 2603 standard", the importer must be able to provide evidence that their goods meet that standard.

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

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

• 7604.10.00.30
• 7604.10.00.40
• 7604.21.00.10
• 7604.21.00.90
• 7604.29.00.11
• 7604.29.00.19
• 7604.29.00.21
• 7604.29.00.29
• 7604.29.00.30
• 7608.10.00.10
• 7608.10.00.90
• 7608.20.00.00
• 7610.10.00.10
• 7610.10.00.20
• 7610.10.00.30
• 7610.90.10.00
• 7610.90.90.10
• 7610.90.90.20
• 7610.90.90.30
• 7610.90.90.90

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

Duty liability (Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: China

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have been issued normal values. Please refer to the Normal value model ID table for information relating to model IDs, model descriptions and units of measure. Information regarding specific normal values of subject goods should be obtained from the exporter. Please note that model information is posted only for exporters who have successfully enrolled in an Exporter ID.

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued its own normal values, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 101% of the export price.

Duty liability (Countervailing duties)

Country of origin or export: China

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have a specific amount of subsidy:

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued its own amount of subsidy, the countervailing duty is equal to 15.84 Renminbi per kilogram.

Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping and countervailing duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the 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.

General information for CBSA assessment and revenue management (CARM)

CARM is the official system of record for the assessment and collection of duties and taxes on imported commercial goods. In most circumstances, the CARM system will automatically calculate the amount of SIMA duties payable based on information provided; however, it is still your responsibility to verify that the amounts assessed are correct and, if necessary, self-declare correct amounts. For additional information relating to CARM and self-assessing SIMA duties, please refer to the Guide for self-assessing Special Import Measures Act duties and applicable D-Memorandums.

Requests for re-determination information for CARM

Requests for re-determination relating to SIMA duties must be filed by the importer or the importer’s agent via the CARM Client Portal (CCP), through the Statements of adjustment and appeals. Failure to submit correctly may result in rejection and/or delayed processing.

Summary 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.

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:

• Confirmation whether the product is subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duty
• Exporter ID
• Name and address of producer/manufacturer
• Name and address of vendor (if different from the producer)
• Customer's name and address
• Canadian importer's name and address (if different from the customer)
• Full product description of the goods, including model ID, model description and a physical description of the type/shape of the extrusions, alloy, finish, and whether the goods fall within the scope of subject goods:
• Date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (including, the unit of measure)
• Unit selling price, total selling price
• Currency of settlement used (e.g., US$, CDN$, etc.)
• Terms and conditions of sale (e.g., FOB, CIF, etc.)
• All costs, expenses, and charges incurred by the exporter and vendor in the shipment of the subject goods to Canada from the point of direct shipment (including, the inland and ocean freight, insurance, etc.).
• The amount of any export taxes applicable to the goods.

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 the President-level re-determinations page.

Email for duty assessment questions

SIMA_Compliance-Observation_LMSI@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CITT reference number(s)

• NQ-2008-003
• NQ-2008-003R
• RR-2013-003
• RR-2018-008