Fasteners: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

FAS

Product information

Product definition

Inclusions

The following carbon steel fasteners were included by the Tribunal's order:

Exclusions

The following carbon steel fasteners were excluded by the Tribunal's order:

• Acoustic lag screws;
• Aster screws
• Chicago screws;
• Collated screws;
• Connector screws (kd);
• Décor screws;
• Drawer handle screws;
• Drive spikes RR;
• Euro screws;
• Hex socket cap screws;
• Instrument screws;
• Knurled head screws;
• Machine screws with wings;
• Optical screws;
• Screw spikes RR;
• Security screws;
• Self-clinching studs;
• Socket cap screws;
• Socket set screws;
• Square-head set screws;
• Thumb screws;
• U-drive screws;
• Wing screws;
• Screws imported under tariff item Nos. 9952.00.00, 9964.00.00, 9969.00.00, 9972.00.00 and 9973.00.00 for use in the manufacture of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft and three-wheeled motorcycles;
• R4™ screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent numbers 2 267 572 and 2 198 832 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet the ICC Evaluation Service, Inc. (ICC-ES) "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• RSS™ rugged structural screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent numbers 2 267 572 and 2 140 472 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet the ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• MSS™ zip tip metal siding screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent numbers 2 267 572 and 2 478 635 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet the ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• MSS™ drill tip metal siding screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent numbers 2 267 572 and 2 478 635 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet the ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• Pan™ head screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• Cabinet™ screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• FIN/Trim™ head screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• White FIN/Trim™ head screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• RT Composite™ Trim™ head screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• White RT Composite™ Trim™ head screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• Vinyl Window™ screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• Caliburn™ concrete screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• Kameleon™ composite deck screws marketed by GRK Canada Limited which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 267 572 and a Climatek™ coating which is certified to meet ICC-ES "Acceptance Criteria for Corrosion-resistant Fasteners and Evaluation of Corrosion Effects of Wood Treatment Chemicals" (AC257); or equivalent;
• Sharp-pointed drywall screws with diameters ranging from #6 to #7, lengths ranging from 0.4375 in. to 2.25 in., with a coarse, fine or high-low thread, with a bugle, flat, pan, truss or wafer head, with a Phillips driver and a black phosphate or standard zinc finish;
• Self-drilling drywall screws with diameters ranging from #6 to #7, lengths ranging from 0.4375 in. to 2.25 in., with a fine thread, with a bugle, flat, flat truss, pan, pancake, truss or wafer head, with a Phillips driver and a black phosphate or standard zinc finish.

Exclusions from the CITT Order of January 5, 2015

All carbon steel screws that are listed below are specifically excluded:

• TOPLoc™ or Splitstop™ composite decking fasteners for exclusive use in conjunction with TimberTech® composite material decking systems.
• Titen HD™ (THD) heavy-duty carbon steel screw anchors for concrete, manufactured for and imported by Simpson Strong-Tie, bearing Canadian trademark number TMA614622 and Canadian patent number CA2349358, with diameters of between 0.25 in. (1/4 in.) and 0.375 in. (3/8 in.), inclusive (i.e. between 6.35 mm and 9.525 mm, inclusive), and lengths of between 1.25 in. and 8.00 in., inclusive (i.e. between 31.75 mm and 203.2 mm, inclusive), tested or assessed in accordance with one or more of: ASTM E488 ("Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements"); AC106 ("Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Masonry Elements"); AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements"); or ACI 355.2/ACI 355.2R ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete") as amended or replaced from time to time .

Amendment of the CITT Order of January 5, 2015, to exclude, effective May 16, 2016:

• Shoulder bolts made of steel, grade 5, and zinc-plated, with a hexagonal head, an unthreaded cylindrical shoulder section ranging from 1/4 inch to 3/4 inch in diameter, and a threaded section that is smaller in diameter than the shoulder ranging from 3/8 inch to 7/8 inch in length and between 10-24 and 5/8-11 in common thread sizes.

Amendment of the CITT Order of January 5, 2015, to exclude, effective July 12, 2017:

• Squeeeeek No More® square-drive wood screws, manufactured by or on behalf of O’Berry Enterprises Inc. under U.S. patent Nos. 5,371,992, 5,372,466 or 6,250,186, for use in wood flooring, with scoring above the threaded portion of the screw that allows the upper portion of the screw and head to be easily broken off, 3” or 3.5” in length, of a #8 or #9 diameter, threaded in part with 8 threads per inch and in part with 9 threads per inch, with the remainder unthreaded, and covered in a Gleitmo 615 lubricant coating (or equivalent coating) and imported in packages of 500 screws or less.

Exclusions from the CITT Order of September 2, 2020

• Screws designed by 1833236 Ontario Inc. d.b.a. U2 Fasteners and marketed under the trade name Construction Screw™, which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 979 899, a U-Gold™ coating, and are certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code® and recognized for use in wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, type D (ACQ-D); or equivalent;
• Screws designed by 1833236 Ontario Inc. d.b.a. U2 Fasteners and marketed under the trade name Vinyl Extrusion Screw™, which have the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number 2 979 899 and a proprietary coating; or equivalent;
• Composite deck screws with a dual coarse thread design, a counter boring head, a #20 TORX® ttap® drive and in lengths of 2.5 in. or 3 in., packaged together with color matched plugs made from the same material as the deck boards, and a setting tool designed to drive the screw to the appropriate level below the surface of the board, as part of the Cortex® Hidden Fastening System for Decking; or equivalent;
• PVC trim screws with a dual coarse thread design, a counter boring head, a #20 TORX® ttap® drive and in lengths of 2 in. or 2.75 in., packaged together with color matched plugs made from the same material as the PVC trim, and a setting tool designed to drive the screw to the appropriate level below the surface of the trim, as part of the Cortex® Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim; or equivalent;
• Fascia board screws with a coarse thread design, a flat head, a #20 TORX® ttap® drive and in a length of 1.75 in., packaged together with color matched plugs made from the same material as the fascia board, a counterbore tool designed to create a hole for the screw and plug, and a setting tool designed to drive the screw to the appropriate level below the surface of the board, as part of the Cortex® Hidden Fastening System for Fascia; or equivalent;
• TrapEase® 3 composite deck screws with a dual coarse thread design, a color matched counter boring head, a #20 TORX® ttap® drive and in lengths of 2.5 in. or 3 in., packaged together with a driver bit; or equivalent;
• TrapEase® FASCIA screws with a dual coarse thread design, a color matched flat head, a #20 TORX® ttap® drive and in a length of 1.75 in., packaged together with a counterbore tool designed to create a pilot hole for screw placement and a driver bit; or equivalent;
• TimberLOK® heavy duty structural wood screws with a coarse thread design, a blank shank diameter of approximately 0.189 in., a countersinking hex washer head with a 5/16" drive and a head marking indicating overall length in inches, in various lengths, which are certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code® and recognized for use in wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, type D (ACQ-D), packaged together with a driver bit; or equivalent;
• HeadLOK® heavy duty structural wood screws with a coarse thread design, a blank shank diameter of approximately 0.191 in., a flat head with an 8 lobe SpiderDrive™ and a head marking indicating overall length in inches, in various lengths, which are certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code® and recognized for use in wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, type D (ACQ-D), packaged together with a driver bit; or equivalent;
• FlatLOK® structural wood screws with a coarse thread design, a blank shank diameter of approximately 0.227 in., a flat head with a #40 TORX® ttap® drive and a head marking indicating overall length in inches, in various lengths, which are certified to comply with the National Building Code of Canada and recognized for use in wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary (ACQ), packaged together with a driver bit; or equivalent;
• LedgerLOK® structural wood screws with a coarse thread design, a blank shank diameter of approximately 0.228 in., a hex washer head with a 5/16" drive or a flat head with a #40 TORX® ttap® drive, and a head marking indicating overall length in inches, in lengths of 3.625 in. or 5 in., which are certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code® and recognized for use in wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, type D (ACQ-D), packaged together with a driver bit; or equivalent;
• ThruLOK® structural wood screws with a unique thread design, a Paddle Point™ tip, a blank shank diameter of approximately 0.228 in., a hex washer head with a 5/16" drive and a head marking indicating overall length in inches, in various lengths, which are certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code® and recognized for use in wood chemically treated with waterborne alkaline copper quaternary, type D (ACQ-D), packaged and used together with ThruLOK® washers and nuts; or equivalent;
• KWIK HUS-EZ high-strength self-tapping/undercutting carbon steel screw anchors for cracked concrete, uncracked concrete, seismic, concrete over metal deck, and grouted masonry applications, with a hex washer head, bearing Canadian trademark number TMA1011376 and having the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number CA2738182, with a diameter of 0.25 in. and lengths ranging from 1.875 in. to 4 in., tested or assessed in accordance with one or more of: ASTM E488 ("Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements"); ICC-ES AC106 ("Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Masonry Elements"); ICC-ES AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements"); American Concrete Institute (ACI) 355.2 ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete"), or National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) requirement outlined in Canadian Standards Association (CSA) A23.3-14 Annex D as amended or replaced from time to time; or equivalent;
• KWIK HUS-EZ P high-strength self-tapping/undercutting carbon steel screw anchors for cracked concrete, uncracked concrete, seismic, concrete over metal deck, and grouted masonry applications, with a pan washer head and Torx® drive, bearing Canadian trademark number TMA1011376 and having the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number CA2738182, with a diameter of 0.25 in. and lengths of 1.875 in. or 2.625 in., tested or assessed in accordance with one or more of: ASTM E488 ("Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements"); ICC-ES AC106 ("Acceptance Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in Masonry Elements"); ICC-ES AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements"); ACI 355.2 ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete"), or NBCC requirement outlined in CSA A23.3-14 Annex D as amended or replaced from time to time; or equivalent;
• KWIK HUS-EZ E high-strength self-tapping/undercutting carbon steel screw anchors for cracked concrete, uncracked concrete, seismic and concrete over metal deck applications, with an externally threaded stud with hex washer head, bearing Canadian trademark number TMA1011376 and having the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number CA2738182, with a diameter of 0.25 in. and a length of 1.625 in., tested or assessed in accordance with one or more of: ASTM E488 ("Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements"); ICC-ES AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements"); ACI 355.2 ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete"), or NBCC requirement outlined in CSA A23.3-14 Annex D as amended or replaced from time to time; or equivalent;
• KWIK HUS-EZ I high-strength self-tapping/undercutting carbon steel screw anchors for cracked concrete, uncracked concrete, seismic and concrete over metal deck applications, with an internally threaded hex washer head, bearing Canadian trademark number TMA1011376 and having the features and characteristics described in Canadian patent number CA2738182, with a diameter of 0.25 in. and lengths of 1.625 in. or 2.5 in., tested or assessed in accordance with one or more of: ASTM E488 ("Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements"); ICC-ES AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements"); ACI 355.2 ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete"), or NBCC requirement outlined in CSA A23.3-14 Annex D as amended or replaced from time to time; or equivalent;
• Hangermate® case hardened carbon steel screw anchors, produced from a single piece of steel, with type 17 gimlet or self-drilling points, diameters ranging from 3/16 in. to 5/16 in., lengths ranging from 1 in. to 4 in., and various heads with threaded rod coupler sizes ranging from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in. or acoustical ceiling eyelets, approved by FM Approvals or Underwriters Laboratory, coated with a zinc plating according to ASTM B633, SC1, Type III (Fe/Zn5), for vertical, horizontal, side or variable mounting in steel or wood and intended for use in hanging applications; or equivalent;
• Hangermate®+ case hardened carbon steel screw anchors, produced from a single piece of steel, with diameters of 1/4 in. or 3/8 in., lengths ranging from 1.625 in. to 2.5 in., and internally or externally threaded heads with threaded rod coupler sizes ranging from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in., certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code®, tested or assessed in accordance with ASTM E488 ("Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements"), ICC-ES AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements"), and ACI 355.2 ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete"), evaluated and qualified by an accredited independent testing laboratory for recognition in cracked and uncracked concrete including seismic and wind loading and for reliability (against brittle failure, approved by FM Approvals, coated with a zinc plating according to ASTM B633, SC1, Type III (Fe/Zn5), for vertical mounting in normal-weight concrete, sand-lightweight concrete and concrete over steel deck, and intended for use in hanging applications; or equivalent;
• Screw-Bolt+™ case hardened carbon steel anchors, produced from a single piece of steel, with diameters ranging from 1/4 in. to 5/8 in., lengths ranging from 1.25 in. to 8 in., and a hex washer head or a flat head, certified to comply with the most recent versions of the International Building Code® and the International Residential Code®, tested or assessed in accordance with ICC-ES AC193 ("Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements") and ACI 355.2 ("Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete"), evaluated and qualified by an accredited independent testing laboratory for recognition in cracked and uncracked concrete including seismic and wind loading and for reliability (against brittle failure, coated with a zinc plating according to ASTM B633, SC1, Type III (Fe/Zn5) or a mechanically galvanized zinc plating according to ASTM B695, Class 55, for mounting in normal-weight concrete, lightweight concrete, concrete over steel deck, grouted concrete masonry and brick masonry; or equivalent.

Additional information

Hex socket cap screws and socket cap screws are specifically excluded and hex cap screws as a whole are also excluded.

"Lag bolts" are considered to be subject lag screws.

There is a difference between wing screws and screws with wings, the former are excluded while the latter are, with the exception of machine screws with wings, included.

Some fasteners designated as "bolts" are in reality subject screws, namely: flange bolts, bin bolts, grain bin bolts, square and hex lag bolts, and stove bolts.

Investigation information

The dates of the investigative proceedings and findings concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

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

• 7318.11.00.00
• 7318.12.00.00
• 7318.14.00.00
• 7318.15.00.10
• 7318.15.00.42
• 7318.15.00.45
• 7318.15.00.49

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 and Chinese Taipei

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 or Chinese Taipei for which the exporter has not been issued its own normal values, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 170% 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 1.25 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

Listed below is the information that must be provided to the Canada Border Services Agency regardless of whether the documentation is provided as paper or electronically (e.g. through the use of ACROSS). Please note that if the following information is not provided, then the normal value will be determined based on the export price advanced by 170% and the amount of subsidy for goods originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China will be equal to 1.25 Renminbi/kilogram. Failure to provide this information may also result in the application of penalties to the importer, pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). The Customs Act applies, with any modifications that the circumstances require, with respect to the accounting and payment of anti-dumping or countervailing duties.

The import documentation should clearly indicate the following:

• confirmation whether the good is subject to anti-dumping and/or countervailing duties
• exporter ID
• country of origin
• name and address of producer/manufacturer, if known (mandatory where the vendor is not considered the exporter for SIMA purposes)
• location of plant/mill of production, if known
• place from which direct shipment to Canada began
• name and address of vendor (if different from producer)
• customer' name and address
• Canadian importer' name and address (if different from the customer)
• full product description including:
  • Model ID
  • Model description
  • SKU/Model number
  • Type of Fastener (wood screw, machine screw, sheet metal screw, etc.)
  • Material (carbon, specify grade)
  • Head
  • Drive
  • Diameter
  • Length
  • Plating
  • Weight in kilograms
  • Point¹
  • Thread type¹
  • Finish/Coating^{1
    1}applies only to sharp-pointed and self-drilling drywall screws excluded as per the Tribunal's orders
• date of sale, date of shipment of goods to Canada
• quantity in units (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 (includes inland and ocean freight, insurance, etc.) and
• 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 SIMA Appeals page.

Email for duty assessment questions

SIMA_Compliance-Observation_LMSI@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CITT reference number(s)

• NQ-2004-005
• RR-2009-001
• RR-2014-001
• RR-2019-002