Small power transformers: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

SPT

Product information

Product definition

Investigation information

The dates of the proceeding 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:

• 8504.22.00.20
• 8504.23.00.10
• 8504.23.00.20
• 8504.90.90.10
• 8504.90.90.82
• 8504.90.90.90

Please note that these tariff classification numbers may apply to goods which are not subject to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) measures, may change because of amendments to the Departmental Consolidation of the Customs Tariff, or the subject goods may be imported under tariff 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 the CBSA’s Harmonized commodity description and coding system.

Duty liability (Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: Chinese Taipei, and South Korea

Effective on imports of subject goods released by the CBSA on or after December 24, 2021.

The following table identifies the exporters who 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 the normal values of subject goods should be obtained from the exporter. Please note that model information is posted only for exporters who have successfully enrolled in an Exporter ID.

Pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the SIMA, the Canada Border Services Agency terminated the dumping investigation in respect of small power transformers exported to Canada from:

For importations of subject goods originating in or exported from Chinese Taipei and South Korea, for which the exporter has not been issued specific normal values, the anti-dumping duties are equal to:

Disclosure of normal values

The liability for anti-dumping duty results from the proceeding 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.

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:

• Confirmation whether the product is subject to anti-dumping duties
• Name and address of producer/manufacturer
• Exporter ID
• Name and 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 of the goods, including:
  • Model ID
  • Model description
  • Maximum megavolt amperes (MVA) rating (i.e. top power handling capacity)
  • Nominal high voltage rating in kilovolts (kV)
  • Whether the unit(s) is assembled or unassembled
  • Whether accessories are being shipped separately
  • Whether spare parts are being shipped separately
  • Whether spare parts are included in the selling price
  • Whether insulation oil is included in the selling price
  • Whether installation, supervision, or any other services are included in the selling price
• Date of purchase order, date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (state unit of measure, e.g. kilograms, pounds, metric tonnes, etc.)
• 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.)
• The amount of any export taxes applicable to the goods

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 page.

Email for subjectivity opinions and 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.

CITT reference number(s)

• PI-2021-001
• NQ-2021-003