Steel plate 5: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

PLA5

Product information

Product definition

ASTM standards, such as A6/A6M and A20/A20M, recognize permissible variations for dimensions.

It should be noted that the metric equivalent dimensions in the definition of the subject goods are rounded numbers as indicated the "+/-" symbols.

Plate is manufactured to Canadian Standards Association (CSA), ASTM or other recognized specifications with the result that the products of any manufacturer, whether domestic or foreign, are interchangeable in any application. Therefore, price is the most significant factor in choosing a source of supply. The most common specification for plate in Canada is CSA G40.21 300W/44W.

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:

• 7208.51.00.11
• 7208.51.00.12
• 7208.51.00.19
• 7208.51.00.21
• 7208.51.00.22
• 7208.51.00.23
• 7208.51.00.24
• 7208.51.00.25
• 7208.51.00.31
• 7208.51.00.32
• 7208.51.00.33
• 7208.51.00.34
• 7208.51.00.35
• 7208.51.00.41
• 7208.51.00.42
• 7208.51.00.43
• 7208.51.00.44
• 7208.51.00.45
• 7208.51.00.51
• 7208.51.00.52
• 7208.51.00.53
• 7208.51.00.54
• 7208.51.00.55
• 7208.51.00.61
• 7208.51.00.62
• 7208.51.00.63
• 7208.51.00.64
• 7208.51.00.65
• 7208.52.00.11
• 7208.52.00.12
• 7208.52.00.19
• 7208.52.00.81
• 7208.52.00.82
• 7208.52.00.83
• 7208.52.00.84
• 7208.52.00.85

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: Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Romania

Effective on imports of subject goods released by the CBSA on or after 2010-07-16:

No exporters in Bulgaria, Czech Republic and Romania received normal values in the most recent re-investigation. CBSA Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation.

For importations of subject goods from Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 74.6% of the export price.

Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the CITT. Information regarding the normal value of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping 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 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 (e.g. carbon steel plate, high strength low alloy plate, pressure vessel quality plate)
  • Model ID
  • Model description
  • Product specification (e.g. ASTM A516, CSA-G40.21)
  • Product grade (e.g. Grade 50, 230G)
  • Product quality (e.g. prime, secondary)
  • Heat treatment (e.g. normalized, none)
  • Dimensions/size (e.g. thickness, width)
  • Whether coil or cut-to-length (specify length)
• 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 the President-level re-determinations page.

Email for duty assessment questions

SIMA_Compliance-Observation_LMSI@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CITT reference number(s)

• NQ-2003-002
• RR-2008-002
• RR-2013-002
• RR-2018-007