On July 29, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), pursuant to subsection 38(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), made preliminary determinations of dumping and subsidizing respecting unarmoured building cables (UBC) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.
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
The above-listed tariff classification numbers cover both subject and non-subject goods and are for convenience of reference only. Refer to the product definition for the authoritative details regarding the subject goods.
Provisional duties will now be payable on the subject goods that are released from the CBSA on or after July 29, 2026.
Additional information about these investigations are contained in a Statement of Reasons, which will be available within 15 days.
For assistance in properly completing accounting documents and the payment of provisional duties, please consult the Guide for Self-assessing SIMA duties.
