Anti-dumping duties are now payable on certain gypsum board originating in or exported from the United States, and imported into Canada for use or consumption in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba, as well as the Yukon and Northwest Territories and released on or after January 5, 2017.
On December 5, 2016 the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping with respect to certain gypsum board. This was followed by a Finding of Injury issued on January 4, 2017 by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT).
The subject goods are composed primarily of a gypsum core and faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard, including gypsum board meeting or supplied to meet ASTM C 1396 or ASTM C 1396M or equivalent standards, regardless of end use, edge-finish, thickness, width, or length. All dimensions are plus or minus allowable tolerances in applicable standards.
These goods are usually classified under HS classification number 6809.11.00 00. Note that this HS code is for convenience of reference only. Refer to the product definition for authoritative details regarding the subject goods.
Product exclusions are provided in the CITT Injury Finding and the Measures in Force.
Exporters that have been provided with specific normal values by CBSA include CertainTeed Gypsum and Ceiling Manufacturing Inc., Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC, and United States Gypsum Company.
Details of the Notice of Final Determination are found on the CBSA website.
The CITT Injury Finding pertaining to the investigation is found on the CITT Website.
Due to the complex nature of this case and additional CITT recommendations released on January 4, 2017, the rates and circumstances concerning the import of certain gypsum board may change substantially in 2017. Watch for additional Trade News articles on this subject.
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