Trade Remedy Updates: Steel, Oil Country Tubular Goods, Truck Bodies, and Vegetable Safeguard Inquiry
Several trade remedy actions have advanced in recent weeks, covering steel products, oil country tubular goods, truck bodies from China, and a new safeguard inquiry on vegetable imports. Here is a summary of the latest developments.
Carbon Steel Welded Pipe (CSWP3) – Administrative Review Concluded
On March 27, 2026, the CBSA concluded an administrative review concerning the normal values and export prices applicable to carbon steel welded pipe (CSWP3 2025 UP1). Importers of carbon steel welded pipe should review the updated normal values to ensure accurate duty assessments on future shipments.
Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG1) – Expiry Review Determination
On March 25, 2026, the CBSA published its statement of reasons for the expiry review determination concerning certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG1 2025 ER) under paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act. This determination addresses whether anti-dumping and countervailing duties on these goods should continue.
Truck Bodies – Preliminary Determinations on Dumping and Subsidizing
On March 20, 2026, the CBSA issued its statement of reasons for preliminary determinations regarding the dumping and subsidizing of truck bodies originating in or exported from China (TB 2025 IN). Importers of truck bodies from China should be aware that provisional duties may apply pending final determination.
Vegetable Goods – Safeguard Inquiry Initiated
On March 17, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal was directed by the Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Finance, to inquire into whether certain vegetable goods are being imported in such increased quantities as to cause or threaten serious injury to domestic producers. This safeguard inquiry could result in temporary import restrictions or surtaxes on the affected goods.
Steel Derivative Goods Surtax – OIC Code Issues in CN 26-07
The Canadian Society of Customs Brokers (CSCB) has flagged issues reported by members with the Order in Council (OIC) codes provided in Customs Notice 26-07 concerning the Steel Derivative Goods Surtax Remission Order. Brokers experiencing difficulties with these codes should monitor CSCB communications for resolution updates.
