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Notice of initiation of investigation: Wheat Gluten 2 (WG2 2026 IN)

Ottawa,

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation on June 19, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping of wheat gluten originating in or exported from Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom. The investigation follows a complaint filed by ADM Agri-Industries Co.

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

  1. 1109.00.10.00
  2. 1109.00.20.00

These 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 will make a preliminary decision within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.

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

Contact us

Email: trade_remedies_registry-registre_recours_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Appendix 1: Product definition

The subject goods are defined as:

Wheat gluten whether or not blended with wheat flour, salt or any other substance, with a minimum wheat protein content of 40% by weight on a dry basis calculated using a Jones Factor of 5.7, originating in or exported from Italy, Poland, or the United Kingdom, but excluding (i) devitalized wheat gluten; (ii) hydrolyzed wheat gluten; (iii) wheat protein isolates; and (iv) organic wheat gluten that is certified organic in accordance with and otherwise meets the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. F-27, and regulations made thereunder, and the Safe Food for Canadians Act, S.C. 2012, c. 24, and regulations made thereunder including the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations, S.O.R./2018-108, all of which as may be amended or replaced from time to time.

For greater certainty, the subject goods include but are not limited to vital wheat gluten as defined by the World Health Organization’s Codex STAN 163-1987, Rev. 1-2001 (“Standard for Wheat Protein Products Including Wheat Gluten”).

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