Canada Reviews Antidumping Duty on Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plates
The Canada Border Services Agency has officially launched an expiry review on the antidumping duties imposed on hot rolled carbon steel plates imported from Brazil, Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, and South Korea. The review will assess whether the expiry of the antidumping order will result in a continuation or resumption of dumping practices from these countries.
Antidumping Duty Background
The antidumping duties are currently in effect on hot rolled carbon steel plates from the aforementioned countries, which are subject to significant tariffs due to the perceived practice of dumping, selling products in Canada at below-market prices that could harm the domestic industry. The existing tariff rates for the hot rolled carbon steel plates range from 28.9% to 59.7%, depending on the country of origin:
•Brazil: 28.9% - 59.7%
•South Korea: 1.9% - 59.7%
•Denmark, Indonesia, Italy, Japan: 59.7% across the board
These duties were implemented to protect the Canadian steel industry from unfair competition and to maintain fair market conditions.
The Expiry Review Process
The expiry review process initiated by the CBSA involves an investigation to determine whether the expiration of these duties would lead to the resumption of dumping practices. If the review finds that dumping is likely to resume, the duties will continue. The review process includes a determination by the CBSA, which will be made by July 10, 2025. Following this, the CBSA will issue a statement of reasons by July 25, 2025, explaining the rationale behind the decision.
The expiry review is an essential process for ensuring that foreign manufacturers do not engage in practices that harm Canada’s steel industry by artificially lowering prices. The review will examine whether economic conditions and market dynamics have changed, making it more difficult to sustain the antidumping measures.
Implications for Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Plate Imports
The products under review are primarily identified under the Harmonized System tariff classification numbers, which cover a range of hot rolled carbon steel plates. The relevant HS codes for these products are:
•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
These codes encompass various categories of hot rolled carbon steel plates that are typically used across industries for construction, manufacturing, and industrial applications.
What’s Next?
The expiry review by the CBSA will help to assess whether the antidumping measures are still necessary to protect Canada’s domestic steel producers from unfair competition. The outcome of the review could lead to either the continuation or removal of these duties, which will directly impact both importers and domestic steel manufacturers in the Canadian market.
If the duties are removed, it could lead to increased imports of hot rolled carbon steel from these countries, potentially at lower prices. However, if the duties are maintained or increased, it would provide continued protection for the Canadian steel industry.
