Late August and the first days of September brought a full slate of Special Import Measures Act activity: one set of provisional duties, two new investigations, two expiry reviews and a Tribunal finding of no injury. Here is what each one means for importers.
Steel racks from China: provisional duties from September 2
On September 2, 2026, the CBSA made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing in respect of certain steel racks from China (RACK 2026 IN). Provisional duties apply to subject goods released on or after that date. The estimated margins are 7.0% for Nanjing A-Plus Metal Products Co., Ltd. (0.0% dumping, 7.0% subsidy) and 13.1% for all other exporters (6.1% dumping, 7.0% subsidy). The Canadian International Trade Tribunal has initiated its final injury inquiry (NQ-2026-005), with a decision due by December 31, 2026. The notice lists the goods as usually classified under 7326.90.90.90, 7308.90.00.60, 7308.90.00.99 and 9403.20.00.70, while cautioning that these numbers cover goods beyond the subject products and that subject goods may fall under other numbers.
Practical impact: the product definition, not the classification number, decides whether a shipment is subject. Importers of pallet racking, drive-in and cantilever systems and their components should review the definition in the Statement of Reasons and confirm which exporter rate applies before the goods are accounted for.
Notice of preliminary determinations: Steel Racks (RACK 2026 IN)
Paperboard cups and containers from China: investigation opened
The CBSA initiated dumping and subsidy investigations on August 17, 2026 into paperboard cups and containers from China (PCC 2026 IN), following a complaint by Great Pacific Enterprises LP (Genpak). The subject goods are cups and containers rolled from coated paperboard stock, and blanks and flats for forming them, usually classified under 4823.69.00.10 and 4823.69.00.90; certain enhanced clay-coated variants and party-set packaging are excluded. The Tribunal’s preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2026-004) is under way, and the CBSA’s preliminary determinations are due within 90 days of initiation, which is the point at which provisional duties could begin.
Notice of initiation of investigations: Paperboard Cups and Containers (PCC 2026 IN)
Truck and bus tires from China: investigation opened
On August 31, 2026, the CBSA initiated dumping and subsidy investigations into pneumatic rubber tires for trucks, buses and heavy vehicles from China (TBT 2026 IN), new or retreaded, in nominal rim diameters of 17.5, 19.5, 22.5 and 24.5 inches, usually classified under 4011.20.00.13, 4011.20.00.19 and 4012.12.00.00. The complainants are the Canadian Retread Manufacturers Association and Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. The Tribunal’s preliminary injury determination (PI-2026-005) is due by October 30, 2026; if it is affirmative, the CBSA’s preliminary determinations are due by November 30, 2026.
Practical impact: fleets and tire distributors importing Chinese commercial tires should budget for the possibility of provisional duties from late November and consider whether purchases can be brought forward or sourced elsewhere.
Notice of initiation of investigations: Truck and Bus Tires (TBT 2026 IN)
Upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam: expiry review
The Tribunal initiated an expiry review (RR-2026-006) on August 31, 2026 of its September 2, 2021 finding on upholstered domestic seating from China and Vietnam, and the CBSA opened its expiry review investigation (UDS 2026 ER) on September 1. Questionnaire responses are due October 8; the CBSA’s determination on the likelihood of continued or resumed dumping and subsidizing is due by January 28, 2027, and if it is affirmative, the Tribunal’s injury decision is due by July 7, 2027. Anti-dumping and countervailing duties continue to apply throughout the review.
Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation: Upholstered Domestic Seating (UDS 2026 ER)
Whole potatoes from the United States: dumping likely to continue
The CBSA concluded its expiry review investigation (POT 2026 ER) on August 28, 2026, determining that expiry of the order on whole potatoes from the United States imported into British Columbia is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping. The Tribunal will now decide whether expiry is likely to cause injury, with a decision due by February 4, 2027.
Notice of conclusion of expiry review investigation: Whole Potatoes (POT 2026 ER)
Oil and gas well casing from Austria: no injury, no duties
On September 1, 2026, the Tribunal found in inquiry NQ-2026-001 that the dumping of certain oil and gas well casing from Austria has not caused injury and is not threatening to cause injury to the domestic industry. The CBSA’s final determination of August 4 had set margins of 17.6% for Voestalpine Tubulars and 38.4% for other Austrian exporters; the no-injury finding means those margins are never applied. As a result, no anti-dumping duties will be collected by the CBSA, and any provisional duties that were paid during the investigation are returned. The Tribunal’s reasons are scheduled for release on September 16.
Practical impact: importers who paid provisional duty on Austrian casing should confirm with their broker that refund claims are filed once the CBSA issues its instructions.
Tribunal finds no injury: certain oil and gas well casing from Austria
