Whole potatoes: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

POT

Product information

Product definition

Exclusions

• seed potatoes;
• imports during the period from May 1 to July 31 (inclusive) of each calendar year;
• red potatoes;
• yellow potatoes;
• exotic potato varieties; and
• white and russet potatoes imported in 50-pound cartons in the following count sizes: 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80.
• whole potatoes certified as organic by a recognized certification agency

Investigation information

This case was originally two separate anti-dumping investigations concerning whole potatoes. The subject goods covered in each investigation, as well as the dates of the proceedings and findings, are as follows:

Whole potatoes with netted or russeted skin, excluding seed potatoes, in non-size A, also commonly known as strippers, originating in/or exported from the state of Washington, United States, for use or consumption in British Columbia.

Whole potatoes, originating in/or exported from the United States, for use or consumption in British Columbia, excluding seed potatoes, and excluding whole potatoes with netted or russeted skin in non-size A, originating in/or exported from the state of Washington.

The dates of the investigative proceedings and findings concerning the joint cases are:

Tariff classification numbers

The subject goods are usually classified under the following tariff classification number:

• 0701.90.00.20

Please note that the classification number 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.

For more information on the tariff classification numbers, please refer to Harmonized commodity description and coding system.

Duty liability (Anti-dumping duties)

Country of Origin or Export: United States of America (U.S.)

The following table identifies the exporter(s) that currently have been issued normal values. Please refer to the Normal value model ID table for information relating to model IDs, model descriptions and units of measure. Information regarding specific normal values of subject goods should be obtained from the exporter. Please note that model information is posted only for exporters that have successfully enrolled in an exporter ID.

For importations of subject goods where the exporter has not been issued normal values, the normal value will be determined in accordance with the ministerial specification under section 29 of the Special Import Measures Act.

Effective on imports of subject goods released by the CBSA on or after 2025-07-31, the normal values determined in accordance with the ministerial specification, along with other related information, are listed in the table below.

General information for CBSA assessment and revenue management (CARM)

CARM is the official system of record for the assessment and collection of duties and taxes on imported commercial goods. In most circumstances, the CARM system will automatically calculate the amount of SIMA duties payable based on information provided; however, it is still your responsibility to verify that the amounts assessed are correct and, if necessary, self-declare correct amounts. For additional information relating to CARM and self-assessing SIMA duties, please refer to the Guide for self-assessing Special Import Measures Act duties and applicable D-Memorandums.

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from the United States of America by an exporter that has not been issued normal values, a generic Exporter ID must be entered in the Commercial Accounting Declaration (CAD) in order to apply normal values. The generic Exporter ID to declare is SIMAEXP00000001, along with the appropriate Model ID listed above.

Requests for re-determination information for CARM

Requests for re-determination relating to SIMA duties must be filed by the importer or the importer's agent via the CARM Client Portal (CCP), through the Statements of adjustment and appeals. Failure to submit correctly may result in rejection and/or delayed processing.

Summary decisions made by the CBSA respecting whether an imported good is subject to this measure in force can be found on President-level re-determinations.

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:

• Confirmation whether the product is subject to SIMA duties
• Exporter ID
• Name and address of producer/manufacturer
• Name and address of vendor (if different from the producer)
• Location of production
• Place from which direct shipment to Canada began
• 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 of the goods, including:
  • Model ID
  • Model description
  • Harvest year
  • Potato type
  • Quality grade
  • Size category
  • Packaging format
  • Other relevant characteristics
• Date of sale
• Date of shipment
• Quantity (including unit of measure)
• 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.)
• All costs, expenses, and charges incurred by the exporter and vendor in the shipment of the subject goods to Canada (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 President-level re-determinations.

Email for duty assessment questions

SIMA_Compliance-Observation_LMSI@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CITT reference number(s)

• ADT-4-84
• CIT-16-85
• RR-89-010
• RR-94-007
• RR-99-005
• RR-2004-006
• RR-2009-002
• RR-2014-004
• RR-2020-002