Notice of initiation of investigations: Paperboard Cups and Containers (PCC 2026 IN)

Ottawa, August 17, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on August 17, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of paperboard cups and containers originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. The investigations follow a complaint filed by Great Pacific Enterprises Limited Partnership (Genpak).

The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:

1. 4823.69.00.10
2. 4823.69.00.90

This tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.

The product definition is contained in Appendix 1.

The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized; and will make preliminary decisions within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.

Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons that will be accessible within 15 days.