Line pipe 1: Measures in force

Measure in force code (MIF code)

LP1

Product information

Product definition

For greater certainty, the product definition includes:

• unfinished line pipe (including pipe that may or may not already be tested, inspected, and/or certified to line pipe specifications) originating in China and imported for use in the production or finishing of line pipe meeting final specifications, including outside diameter, grade, wall-thickness, length, end finish, or surface finish; and
• non-prime and secondary pipes ("limited service products").

Exclusions

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) excludes from its finding unfinished seamless carbon or alloy steel line pipe in the form of mother tubes having outside diameters of 184, 197, 210, 235, 260, 286, 328, 350, 368, 377, 394, 402, 419, 426, 450, 475, 480, 500, 521, 530, 560, 585 or 610 mm, in wall thicknesses from 9 mm to 110 mm and in lengths ranging from 7.72 m to 15.24 m, not stenciled as meeting any line pipe product specification, but imported for use in the production, and not solely for finishing, of seamless line pipe made to any one or several of API 5L, CSAZ245.1, ISO 3183, ASTM A333, ASTM A335, ASTM A106, ASTM A53 or their equivalents.

Investigation information

The dates of the proceedings concerning this case are:

Tariff classification numbers

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

• 7304.19.00.13
• 7304.19.00.14
• 7304.19.00.15
• 7304.19.00.16
• 7304.19.00.19
• 7304.19.00.23
• 7304.19.00.24
• 7304.19.00.25
• 7304.19.00.26
• 7304.19.00.29
• 7304.19.00.61
• 7304.19.00.62
• 7304.19.00.63
• 7304.19.00.64
• 7304.19.00.69
• 7304.19.00.71
• 7304.19.00.72
• 7304.19.00.73
• 7304.19.00.74
• 7304.19.00.79
• 7304.39.00.22
• 7304.39.00.32
• 7304.39.00.42
• 7305.11.00.31
• 7305.11.00.32
• 7305.11.00.33
• 7305.11.00.34
• 7305.11.00.39
• 7305.12.00.31
• 7305.12.00.32
• 7305.12.00.33
• 7305.12.00.34
• 7305.12.00.39
• 7305.12.00.41
• 7305.12.00.42
• 7305.12.00.43
• 7305.12.00.44
• 7305.12.00.49
• 7305.19.00.31
• 7305.19.00.32
• 7305.19.00.33
• 7305.19.00.34
• 7305.19.00.39
• 7306.19.00.10
• 7306.19.00.90

Please note that these tariff classification numbers 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 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 website.

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.

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China, for which the exporter has not been issued normal values, the anti-dumping duty is equal to 351.4% 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:

For importations of subject goods originating in/or exported from China for which the exporter has not been issued specific amounts of subsidy, the countervailing duty is equal to 989.97 Renminbi per metric ton.

Disclosure of Normal Values and Amounts of Subsidy

The liability for anti-dumping and countervailing duty results from the proceedings conducted under SIMA and from the finding of the CITT. Information regarding the normal value and amount of subsidy of the subject goods in question and the amount of anti-dumping and countervailing 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 to Importers.

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 SIMA 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
• Full product description of the goods, including:
  • model ID
  • model description
  • product type
  • grade or specification
  • length
  • outside diameter (O.D.)
  • nominal wall thickness
  • end finish
  • surface finish
  • other relevant characteristics
• Date of sale, date of shipment
• Quantity (state unit of measure). If "theoretical weight" is used for invoicing purposes, "actual weight" must be clearly indicated
• 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.) and,
• 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)

• NQ-2015-002
• RR-2020-004