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Truck Bodies: Measures in force

Dumping (China)

Measure in force code (MIF code)

TB

Product information

Product definition

Truck bodies, having an exterior length of 8.5 feet to 32 feet, inclusively, of maximum exterior width of 103 inches, whether assembled or unassembled, being the structure or fixture designed to be affixed to a truck chassis for the primary purpose of containing or supporting goods for on-road transportation, whether insulated or not, and whether equipped with refrigerating equipment or not, as well as truck body kits, assemblies, or subassemblies, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China, excluding:

  1. truck bodies for the primary purpose of bulk transporting liquids or gases
  2. refuse truck bodies, being specialized truck bodies designed and constructed for the primary purpose of collecting, compacting, and transporting solid waste, of the kind used for municipal waste collection and
  3. truck bodies that incorporate a hydraulic or mechanical system that permits the body to be elevated, tipped, or tilted for loading or unloading, such as dump truck bodies used for the transport of bulk materials such as sand, gravel, or demolition debris, and flatbed tow truck bodies used for the transport of vehicles

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings concerning this case are:

Action Date
Initiation of investigations
Preliminary determinations
Final determinations
Canadian International Trade Tribunal's Finding

Tariff classification numbers

Subject goods are normally classified under the following tariff classification numbers:

  • 8707.90.90.10
  • 8707.90.90.39
  • 8707.90.90.40
  • 8707.90.90.90
  • 8708.29.99.90

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 Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Duty liability (Anti-dumping duties)

Country of origin or export: China

The following table identifies the exporter who currently has 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.

Exporter Exporter ID Cooperative since Last revised
Qingdao CIMC Reefer Trailer Co., Ltd. 823359377RM0003

For importations of subject goods for which the exporter has not been issued specific rates, the anti-dumping duties are equal to 257.1% of the export price.

Disclosure of normal values

The liability for anti-dumping duties results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA from the finding of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT). Information regarding the normal values of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping duties 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.

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.

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.

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 duties
  • Name and address of producer/manufacturer
  • Location of plant/factory of production
  • Place from which direct shipment to Canada began
  • Name and address of vendor (if different from the producer)
  • CARM exporter ID
  • 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:
    • CARM Model ID
    • General
      • Product number
      • Product name
      • Unique product code
      • Category (e.g. a complete truck body, a kit (identify the type of kit), sub-assembly (indicate the type of subassembly), etc.)
      • Level of completion
      • Type (e.g. dry, refrigerated, insulated, flatbed, platform, curtainside, etc.)
      • Exterior length (indicate unit of measure)
      • Exterior height (indicate unit of measure)
    • Flooring
      • Flooring material (e.g. wood (specify type), aluminum, steel, composite, etc.)
      • Subframe material (e.g. galvanized steel, steel, aluminum, etc.)
      • Crossmember spacing (indicate unit of measure)
      • Insulation thickness (indicate unit of measure)
    • Rear panel
      • Rear frame material (e.g. galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)
      • Bumper material (e.g. galvanized steel, stainless steel, aluminum, etc.)
      • Type of door (e.g. standard swing (single or double), roll-up, hatch-back, sliding, N/A, etc.)
      • Insulation thickness (indicate unit of measure)
    • Front panel
      • Panel type (i.e. honeycomb, fiber-reinforced plywood, fiber-reinforced plastic, aluminum, plate composite, stake sides (specify material), curtain side (single or double), headboard (specify material), N/A, etc.)
      • Access panel/door Type (e.g. standard swing (single or double), roll-up, hatch-back, sliding, N/A, etc.)
      • Extend over chassis cabin (Y/N)
      • Insulation thickness (indicate unit of measure)
    • Side panels
      • Panel type (e.g. honeycomb, fibre-reinforced plastic, fibre-reinforced plywood, aluminum, plate composite, stake sides (indicate material), curtain side (single or double), N/A, etc.)
      • Number of doors
      • Door type (e.g. standard swing (single or double), roll-up, hatch-back, sliding, N/A, etc.)
      • Insulation thickness (indicate unit of measure)
    • Roof
      • Roof type (e.g. aluminum sheet, fiberglass, etc.)
      • Insulation thickness (indicate unit of measure)
    • Other
      • Inside wall finish (e.g. plywood, composite, fiberglass, etc.)
      • Type of strap winches (e.g. sliding, weld-on, bolt-on, stake pocket, etc.)
      • Ramp(s)/liftgate (e.g. cantilever, tuck-under, rail-lift, etc.)
      • Other/extras (e.g. custom paint, additional components/accessories, refrigerated units, other specialized requests, etc.)
  • 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.) 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.

Email for duty assessment questions

SIMA_Compliance-Observation_LMSI@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CITT reference number(s)

  • PI-2025-007
  • NQ-2025-009

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