Unarmoured Building Cables: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

UBC

Product information

Product definition

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings and finding concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

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

• 8544.49.00.19
• 8544.49.00.90

However, subject goods may also be imported under the following tariff classification numbers, in particular if they are imported as conductors to be further processed into unarmoured building cables:

• 7408.11.10.00
• 7408.19.00.10
• 7605.29.00.00
• 7614.90.00.00

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 Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.

Duty liability (Provisional anti-dumping and countervailing duties)

Country of origin or export: China

Provisional duty is payable on subject goods that are released from the CBSA during the period commencing July 29, 2026, and ending on the earlier of the day the dumping and/or subsidy investigation is terminated, the day on which the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) makes an order or finding, or the day an undertaking is accepted.

For information regarding the rates of provisional duty, please consult the CBSA's Notice of preliminary determinations.

The following table identifies the exporters that currently has specific rates of provisional duty:

For importations of subject goods for which the exporter has not been issued specific rates, the provisional duties are equal to 225.9% of the export price.

Disclosure of normal values and amounts of subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping and countervailing duties results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA from the finding of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT). Information regarding the normal value and amount of subsidy of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping and countervailing 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 provisional 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:
  • Product Number
  • Product Name
  • Unique Product Code
  • Conductor Material
  • Conductor Size
  • Number of Conductors
  • Number of Strands per Conductor
  • Conductor Insulation Material
  • Conductor Insulation Thickness
  • Bonding/Ground Wire Material
  • Bonding/Ground Wire Size
  • Number of Strands per Bonding/Ground Wire
  • Bonding/Ground Wire Insulation Thickness
  • Jacket Material
  • Jacket Thickness
  • Number of Connectors
• Date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (state unit of measure, e.g. kilograms, pounds, metric tonnes, pieces, 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 President-level re-determinations.

Email for duty assessment questions

SIMA_Compliance-Observation_LMSI@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

CITT reference number(s)

• PI-2025-010