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Sucker rods: Measures in force

Dumping and subsidizing (China)

Measure in force code (MIF code)

SR

Product information

Product definition

“Sucker rods, including pony rods, with or without couplings attached and with or without guides attached, manufactured to American Petroleum Institute (API) 11B specifications, equivalent standards or proprietary standards, including in a finished or semi-finished state, made of solid steel, including carbon, alloy and special grades of steel, of 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) or less in diameter of rod body, with stated measurements subject to permissible tolerances originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.”

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings concerning this case are:

Action Date
Initiation of Investigations May 18, 2018
Preliminary Determinations August 16, 2018
Final Determinations November 14, 2018
Canadian International Trade Tribunal Finding December 14, 2018

Tariff Classification Number

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

  • 8413.91.00.10

Please note that this tariff classification number 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.

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 Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Harmonized commodity description and coding system.

Duty liability (Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: China

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 specific 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.

Exporter Exporter ID Cooperative since Last revised
Shandong Nine-Ring Petroleum Machinery Co., Ltd. 786439000RM0001
Shandong Shouguang Kunlong Petroleum Machinery Co., Ltd. 781426309RM0001
Zibo Hongyang Weatherford Oilfield Equipment Co., Ltd. 776637506RM0001

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued its own normal values, the anti-dumping duty is 149.9% of the export price.

Duty liability (Countervailing duties)

Country of origin or export: China

The following table identifies the exporters who currently have a specific amount of subsidy:

Exporter Exporter ID Total amount of subsidy CNY/piece Amount of export subsidy CNY/piece Cooperative since Last revised
Shandong Nine-Ring Petroleum Machinery Co., Ltd. 786439000RM0001 28.78 N/A
Shandong Shouguang Kunlong Petroleum Machinery Co., Ltd. 781426309RM0001 31.21 7.29
Zibo Hongyang Weatherford Oilfield Equipment Co., Ltd. 776637506RM0001 5.81 N/A

For exporters with an amount of export subsidy, countervailing duties equal to the total amount of subsidy will be assessed on each transaction, however, anti-dumping duties assessed will be decreased by the amount of export subsidy.

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued its own amount of subsidy, the countervailing duty is equal to 119.54 CNY per piece.

Disclosure of Normal Values and Amounts of Subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal. 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 and/or countervailing duties
  • Exporter ID
  • 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 of the goods, including:
    • Model ID
    • Model description
    • Product Type (sucker or pony rod)
    • Grade
    • Specification (i.e., API 11B or other proprietary standard)
    • Rod body outside diameter
    • Length
    • End Finish (including thread type, grade/class of couplings)
  • Other relevant characteristics:
    • Date of sale, date of shipment
    • Quantity (state 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.) and,
    • 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)

  • NQ 2018-001
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