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On January 9, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency ("CBSA") issued a Notice of Initiation of Investigation under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA") in respect of the alleged dumping of forged grinding media originating in or exported from the Peoples's Republic of China ("China"). This investigation was prompted by a complaint filed by Moly-Cop Canada.
The investigation continues a trend by the CBSA of scrutinizing imports from China, which continues to be the jurisdiction with highest number of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing duty orders.
The Subject Goods
The goods under investigation are more specifically described as:
Forged or stamped forged grinding media in spherical or ovoid shape ("ball"), with a nominal diameter between 25 millimeters (1 inch) up to and including 160 millimeters (6.25 inches), produced through the forging or stamping method and originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China (the "Subject Goods").
Parallel CITT Investigation
On January 12, 2026, the CITT issued a notice initiating a preliminary injury inquiry in respect of the same Subject Goods, which is a parallel process to determine whether the alleged dumping has caused or is threatening to cause injury to the Canadian industry.
Why Do I Care?
If the CBSA and CITT ultimately conclude that dumping of the Subject Goods has caused injury or is threatening to cause injury to the Canadian industry, Anti-Dumping Duties ("ADDs") or Countervailing Duties ("CVD") will be imposed, effectively increasing the costs of the Subject Goods.
Anti-dumping investigations offer Canadian importers and foreign exporters and producers the opportunity to participate in the CBSA investigation and obtain their own specific Normal Values, which are preferable to the ADDs payable on imports from producers who do not have Normal Values.
It may also be possible to request a product exclusion from the CITT on the basis that certain goods are unique and the Canadian industry is incapable of manufacturing a substitutable product.
What is the Timeline for Next Steps?
Under the Special Import Measures Act ("SIMA"), the matter will proceed along two parallel tracks:
- The CBSA will send out Requests for Information: Importer must respond by January 30th and exporters by February 16th; and
- The CITT requires any interest participants and their counsel to file Forms with the CITT by January 26th, and any opposing submissions must be filed by noon on February 10th.
The CITT's preliminary determination is expected by March 11, 2026, and CBSA's preliminary determination is expected by April 9, 2026, each followed by a Statement of Reasons 15 days later.
Canada is stepping up its trade measures with respect to imports of forged grinding media from China.
For participants in the industry, now is the time to get proactive legal advice.
How Do I Get Involved?
Specialized legal advice is generally required. Given the strict timelines, and amount of work involved in responding to CBSA and CITT questionnaires, any parties potentially impacted should contact their lawyers immediately to discuss next steps – regardless of whether you have received a questionnaire!
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