Wind towers: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

WT

Product information

Product definition

Investigations information

The dates of the proceedings and finding concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

Subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification number:

7308.20.00.00

However, they can also be imported under the following tariff number, in particular if they are imported with other wind turbine components, such as the nacelle or rotors:

8502.31.00.00

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 (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 the 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 specific normal values, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 159.3% 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 a specific amount of subsidy, the countervailing duty is equal to 101,292.73 CNY per section.

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
  • Project name
  • Product type
  • Type of section
  • Height of section (or tower)
  • Weight of steel plates
  • Weight of flanges
  • Weight of internals and external components
  • Steel plate grade
  • Steel plate thickness
  • Flanges grade
  • Welding treatment
  • Degree of metallization
  • Paint coating materials
  • Number of paint coats internally
  • Number of paint coats externally
  • Electrical conduit type and material
  • Electrical conduit length
  • Number of elevators
  • Number of platforms and material
  • Number of ladders and material
  • Number of doors and material
  • Other internal or external components
• 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-2023-001
• NQ-2023-001