Hollow Structural Sections: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

HSS

Product information

Product definition

Investigation information

The dates of the investigative proceedings and findings concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

Beginning January 1, 2022, under the revised customs tariff schedule, subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification numbers:

• 7306.30.00.41
• 7306.30.00.51
• 7306.30.00.61
• 7306.30.00.71
• 7306.30.00.89
• 7306.50.00.00
• 7306.61.00.39
• 7306.61.00.49

Please note that these classification numbers may apply to goods which are not subject to SIMA measures, may change because of amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, or the subject goods may be imported under HS classification numbers that are not listed. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.

Duty liability
(Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: South Korea and Turkey

Effective on imports of subject goods released by the CBSA on or after 2013-12-20:

No exporters in the South Korea and Turkey received normal values in the most recent re-investigation. CBSA Notice of Conclusion of Re-investigation.

For importations of subject goods from the South Korea and Turkey, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 89% of the export price.

Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the CITT. Information regarding the normal value of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping duty payable should be obtained from the exporter. Related information may be made available to importers on a need-to-know basis in accordance with the provisions of Memorandum D14-1-2, Disclosure of Normal Values, Export Prices, and Amounts of Subsidy Established Under the Special Import Measures Act to Importers.

For information on duty assessment, refer to the Guide for self-assessing SIMA duties.

Information required on customs documents

The import documentation should include the information listed below. Failure to provide this information may result in the application of penalties to the importer, pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).

The import documentation should clearly indicate the following:

• Harmonized System (HS) classification number
• Confirmation whether the product is subject to anti-dumping duties
• Name and address of producer/manufacturer
• Location of plant/mill of production
• Place from which direct shipment to Canada began
• Name and address of vendor (if different from the producer)
• Country of origin
• Country of export
• Canadian customer's name and address
• Canadian importer's name and address (if different from the customer)
• Full product description
  • Model ID
  • Model description
  • Product name and/or number
  • Product grade and specification
  • Shape
  • Dimension and wall thickness
  • Length
• Date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (state unit of measure – e.g. kg, metric tonne)
• Unit selling price and total selling price to importer in Canada
• Currency of settlement used (e.g. US$, CDN$, etc.)
• Terms and conditions of sale (e.g. FOB, CIF, etc.) and,
• All costs, expenses, and charges incurred by the exporter and vendor in the shipment of the subject goods to Canada from the point of direct shipment (includes inland and ocean freight, insurance, duties, port and handling charges, etc.).

Appeal decisions relating to subjectivity

Summaries of appeal decisions made by the CBSA respecting whether an imported good is subject to this measure in force can be found on the SIMA Appeals page.

Email for duty assessment questions

Trade_Programs-Programmes_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Important Prior to submitting a subjectivity opinion request, please review the “detailed product information”. Each request must be supported with essential information including, but not limited to, pictures, mill certificates, measurements, origin of the goods, etc. in relation to the specific product in question.

Failure to provide sufficient information will result in a rejection of the request by the CBSA.

CBSA reference number(s)

• Dumping file #: 4258-122
• Dumping case #: AD1303

CITT reference number(s)

• NQ-2003-001
• RR-2008-001
• RR-2013-001
• RR-2018-006