Wire Rod: Measures in force
Dumping (China, Egypt and Vietnam)
Measure in force code (MIF code)
WR
Product information
Product definition
Certain hot‐rolled wire rod of carbon steel and alloy steel of circular or approximately circular cross section, in coils, equal to or less than 25.5 mm in actual solid cross‐sectional diameter, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, excluding the following products:
- tire cord quality wire rod
- stainless steel wire rod
- tool steel wire rod
- high-nickel steel wire rod
- ball-bearing steel wire rod and
- concrete reinforcing bars and rods (also known as rebar)
- For greater clarity, tire cord quality wire rod is considered to be rod measuring 5.0 mm or more but not more than 6.0 mm in cross-sectional diameter, with an average partial decarburization of no more than 70 micrometers in depth (maximum 200 micrometers); having no non-deformable inclusions with a thickness (measured perpendicular to the rolling direction) greater than 20 micrometers; and, containing by weight the following elements in proportion: 0.68% or more carbon; less than 0.01% of aluminum; 0.04% or less, in aggregate, of phosphorus and sulfur; 0.008% or less of nitrogen, and not more than 0.55% in the aggregate, of copper, nickel and chromium.
- Stainless steel wire rod is rod containing, by weight, 1.2% or less of carbon and 10.5% or more of chromium, with or without other elements.
- Tool steel wire rod is considered to be rod containing the following combinations of elements in the quantity by weight respectively indicated: more than 1.2 percent carbon and more than 10.5 percent chromium; or not less than 0.3 percent carbon and 1.25 percent or more but less than 10.5 percent chromium; or not less than 0.85 percent carbon and 1 percent to 1.8 percent, inclusive, manganese; or 0.9 percent to 1.2 percent, inclusive, chromium and 0.9 percent to 1.4 percent, inclusive, molybdenum; or not less than 0.5 percent carbon and not less than 3.5 percent molybdenum; or not less than 0.5 percent carbon and not less than 5.5 percent tungsten.
- High-nickel steel wire rod is considered to be rod containing by weight 24% or more nickel.
- Ball-bearing steel wire rod is considered to be rod containing iron as well as each of the following elements by weight in the amount specified: not less than 0.95 nor more than 1.13 percent of carbon; not less than 0.22 nor more than 0.48 percent of manganese; none, or not more than 0.03 percent of sulfur; none, or not more than 0.03 percent of phosphorus; not less than 0.18 nor more than 0.37 percent of silicon; not less than 1.25 nor more than 1.65 percent of chromium; none, or not more than 0.28 percent of nickel; none, or not more than 0.38 percent of copper; and none, or not more than 0.09 percent of molybdenum.
- Concrete reinforcing bar, commonly known as rebar, means a steel bar produced with deformations. It is covered by the existing measures in force.
Investigations information
The dates of the proceedings and finding concerning this case are:
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Initiation of investigation | |
| Preliminary determination | |
| Final determinations | |
| Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s Finding |
Tariff classification numbers
Subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification number:
- 7213.91.00.42
- 7213.91.00.43
- 7213.91.00.49
- 7213.91.00.50
- 7213.91.00.60
- 7213.91.00.70
- 7213.99.00.11
- 7213.99.00.12
- 7213.99.00.31
- 7213.99.00.32
- 7213.99.00.51
- 7213.99.00.52
- 7227.20.00.20
- 7227.20.00.90
- 7227.90.00.60
- 7227.90.00.70
- 7227.90.00.81
- 7227.90.00.82
- 7227.90.00.83
Please note that these tariff classification numbers may apply to goods which are not subject to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) measures, may change because of amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, or the subject goods may be imported under tariff classification numbers that are not listed. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.
For more information on the tariff classification numbers, please refer to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Harmonized commodity description and coding system.
Duty liability (Provisional anti-dumping duties)
Provisional anti dumping duty is payable on subject goods that are released from the CBSA during the period commencing June 6, 2024, and ending on the earlier of the day the dumping investigation is terminated, the day on which the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) makes an order or finding, or the day an undertaking is accepted.
For information regarding the rates of provisional anti dumping duty, please consult the CBSA’s Notice of preliminary determination.
For importations of subject goods for which the exporter has not been issued a specific rate, the rates of anti dumping duty are equal to:
| Country of origin or export | Provisional anti-dumping duty1 |
|---|---|
| China | 71.1% |
| Egypt | 99.8% |
| Vietnam | 38.9% |
| 1As a percentage of export price. | |
Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy
The liability for provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and the preliminary determinations 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 to importers.
For information on duty assessment, refer to the Guide for self-assessing SIMA duties.
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 provisional duties
- Exporter ID
- Name and address of producer/manufacturer
- Name and location of plant/factory 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 of the goods, including:
- Model ID
- Product number
- Surface quality
- Steel grade
- Quality/type
- Residual chemical composition requirement (Y/N)
- If yes to RCC requirement, maximum of each of the requested chemicals:
- Copper
- Nickel
- Chromium
- Molybdenum
- Tin
- Vanadium
- Nitrogen
- Other
- Nominal diameter
- Further processing details
- Date of sale, date of shipment
- Quantity (state unit of measure, e.g. kilograms, pounds, metric tonnes, etc.)
- 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.)
- 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.) 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 President-level re-determinations.
Email for subjectivity opinions and duty assessment questions
Trade_Programs-Programmes_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Important Prior to submitting a subjectivity opinion request, please review the “detailed product information”. Each request must be supported with essential information including, but not limited to, pictures, mill certificates, measurements, origin of the goods, etc. in relation to the specific product in question.
Failure to provide sufficient information will result in a rejection of the request by the CBSA.
CITT reference number(s)
- PI-2023-002
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