The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has initiated a dumping investigation into oil country tubular goods (OCTG) from Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, Türkiye, and the United States.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced a formal investigation into the alleged unfair pricing of certain oil country tubular goods (OCTG) being imported into the Canadian market. This move comes in response to a complaint filed by two major Canadian producers, EVRAZ Inc. NA Canada and Welded Tube of Canada Corporation. The investigation, initiated under the provisions of the Special Import Measures Act, focuses on imports from a select number of large steel producers operating in or exporting from Mexico, the Philippines, South Korea, Türkiye, and the United States.
The core of the allegation is that these imported OCTG products are being "dumped" in the Canadian market, meaning they are being sold at prices below their normal value or production costs. The complainants, EVRAZ and Welded Tube, allege that these practices are causing "material injury" to the domestic industry. They have cited several specific negative impacts, including significant lost market share, aggressive price undercutting, a reduction in profitability, and a detrimental effect on jobs within the Canadian sector. These allegations involve certain multinational firms, including some with operations in Canada, highlighting the complex nature of the global supply chain.
The initiation of this investigation by the CBSA is a mandatory step under the Special Import Measures Act once a complaint meets the legislative requirements, which include providing sufficient evidence of both dumping and the resulting injury. The process will involve a two-pronged approach, with both the CBSA and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) playing key roles.
The CITT is set to conduct a preliminary inquiry to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the imported goods are indeed harming Canadian producers. The tribunal is expected to issue its decision on this matter by October 10, 2025. Simultaneously, the CBSA will be undertaking its own investigation to determine if the imports are being sold at unfairly low prices. The agency is scheduled to make its own preliminary decision on this aspect by November 10, 2025. This coordinated effort ensures a thorough examination of both the pricing practices and their impact on the domestic market.
This investigation is part of a broader framework of special import measures in Canada designed to protect fair competition.
