Steel plate 7: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

PLA7

Product information

Product definition

Exclusions

The following subject goods were excluded by the Tribunal's order:

• A553 TY1, the technical description of which is as follows: 9 percent nickel steel plate in widths from 24 inches (+/-610 mm) to 152 inches (+/-3,860 mm) inclusive, and thicknesses from 0.187 inches (+/-4.75 mm) up to and including 3.0 inches (76.2 mm) (with all dimensions being plus or minus allowable tolerances contained in the applicable standards), with a nickel content of no less than 9 percent by weight, for exclusive use in liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks. For greater certainty, this exclusion is limited to the product single-stencilled as such. Product which is double-stencilled to meet these specifications and other specifications would not qualify for this exclusion.
• POSM CS400A, the technical description of which is as follows: high manganese cryogenic carbon steel plate in widths from 24 inches (+/-610 mm) to 152 inches (+/-3,860 mm) inclusive, and thicknesses from 0.187 inches (+/-4.75 mm) up to and including 3.0 inches (76.2 mm) (with all dimensions being plus or minus allowable tolerances contained in the applicable standards), with a manganese content of no less than 22 percent by weight, for exclusive use in liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanks and parts and liquefied ethylene/ethane gas (LEG) tanks and parts. For greater certainty, this exclusion is limited to the product single-stencilled as such. Product which is double-stencilled to meet these specifications and other specifications would not qualify for this exclusion.
• Hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high-strength low-alloy plate, made to any steel specification or grade, that is greater than 2.75 inches (70 mm) in thickness and 72 inches in width.
• Hot-rolled carbon steel plate in grade A516-70 normalized (heat-treated) with a thickness of 2.75 inches and of width greater than 72 inches.
• Hot-rolled carbon steel plate manufactured to:
  ASME SA-516/SA-516M or ASTM A-516/A-516M
  ASME SA-285/SA-285M or ASTM A-285/A-285M
  ASME SA-299/SA-299M or ASTM A-299/A-299M
  ASME SA-537/SA-537M or ASTM A-537/A-537M
  ASME SA-515/SA-515M or ASTM A-515/A-515M
  ASME SA-841/SA-841M or ASTM A-841/A-841M

which is both vacuum-degassed while molten and has a sulfur content of less than 0.005 percent.

• Hot-rolled carbon steel plate manufactured to:
  ASME SA-516/SA-516M ou ASTM A-516/A-516M
  ASME SA-285/SA-285M ou ASTM A-285/A-285M
  ASME SA-299/SA-299M ou ASTM A-299/A-299M
  ASME SA-537/SA-537M ou ASTM A-537/A-537M
  ASME SA-515/SA-515M ou ASTM A-515/A-515M

that is made by a process that includes vacuum degassing while molten and is normalized (heat-treated).

• Hot-rolled carbon steel plate manufactured to:
  ASME SA-516/SA-516M ou ASTM A-516/A-516M
  ASME SA-285/SA-285M ou ASTM A-285/A-285M
  ASME SA-299/SA-299M ou ASTM A-299/A-299M
  ASME SA-537/SA-537M ou ASTM A-537/A-537M
  ASME SA-515/SA-515M ou ASTM A-515/A-515M

that is normalized (heat-treated) and has a sulfur content of less than 0.005 percent.

• Hot-rolled carbon steel plate manufactured to:
  ASME SA-516/SA-516M ou ASTM A-516/A-516M
  ASME SA-285/SA-285M ou ASTM A-285/A-285M
  ASME SA-299/SA-299M ou ASTM A-299/A-299M
  ASME SA-537/SA-537M ou ASTM A-537/A-537M
  ASME SA-515/SA-515M ou ASTM A-515/A-515M

that is normalized (heat-treated) where the plate thickness is greater than 2.67 inches or where the plate dimensions are greater than the dimensions in the following table:

Additional information

For greater certainty, the subject goods include steel plate which contains alloys greater than required by recognized industry standards provided that the steel does not meet recognized industry standards for an alloy-grade steel plate.

Hot-rolled carbon steel plate is manufactured to meet certain Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and/or American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) specifications, or equivalent specifications. CSA specification G40.21 covers steel for general construction purposes. In the ASTM specifications, for instance, specification A36M/A36 comprises structural plate; specification A572M/A572 comprises high-strength low-alloy steel plate; and specification A516M/A516 comprises pressure vessel quality plate. ASTM standards, such as A6/A6M and A20/A20M, recognize permissible variations for dimensions.

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
• 7208.52.00.11
• 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: Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and South Korea

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 Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan and South Korea for which the exporter has not been issued its own normal values, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 59.7% of the export price.

Imports of subject goods from the following exporters are not subject to anti-dumping duties:

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-2013-005
• RR-2019-001
• NQ-2013-005R