The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on March 16, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables (UBC) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China). The investigations follow a complaint filed by PTI Cables Inc., Pointe-Claire, Québec.
The subject goods are usually imported 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 UBC:
7408.11.10.00
7408.19.00.10
7605.29.00.00
7614.90.00.00
These tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.
The product definition is contained in Appendix 1.
The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and/or subsidized; and will make preliminary decisions within 90 days, at which time provisional duties may apply.
Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons that will be accessible within 15 days.
Resource: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
