The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made final determinations of dumping and subsidy pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), in respect of certain photovoltaic modules and laminates originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China).
The goods in question are usually classified under the Harmonized System (HS) classification number 8541.40.00.22. Note that this HS code is for convenience of reference only. Refer to the product definition for authoritative details regarding the subject goods.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal) is continuing its inquiry into the question of injury to the domestic industry and will make an order or finding by July 3, 2015.
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (Tribunal), pursuant to subsection 76.03(3) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), initiated an expiry review of its finding made on October 19, 2010, in Inquiry No. NQ-2010-001, concerning the dumping of greenhouse bell peppers originating in or exported from the Netherlands.
As a result, on February 5, 2015, the President of the Canada Border Services Agency (President) initiated an expiry review investigation to determine whether the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the subject goods.
The investigation has now been completed and today, pursuant to paragraph 76.03(7)(a) of SIMA, the President has determined that the expiry of the finding is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the subject goods.
A Statement of Reasons that contains additional details concerning the determination made by the President will be issued within 15 days. The Statement of Reasons will be posted on the Canada Border Services Agency’s website.
The Tribunal will now conduct an inquiry to determine whether the expiry of its finding is likely to result in injury to the Canadian industry and has announced that it will issue its decision no later than October 16, 2015.