Tax & Trade Blog

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CITT FINDING: CAST IRON SOIL PIPE

ANTI-DUMPING DUTIES OF 444% ON CAST IRON SOIL PIPE FROM CHINA

On February 6, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the “CITT”) announced its Finding in Inquiry NQ-2025-006 (the “Finding”) reporting that the dumping and subsidizing of cast iron soil pipe having a nominal outside diameter from 1.5 inches to 18 inches, originating in or exported from China (the “Subject Goods”) had caused injury to the domestic industry.

New Anti-Dumping Duties (“ADDs”) and Countervailing Duties (“CVDs”) now apply to cast iron soil pipe imported into Canada and released after February 6, 2026.

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CBSA TARGETTING CHEESE DOG TREATS

IMPORTERS OF DOG TREATS COULD FACE MASSIVE DUTY ADJUSTMENTS

The Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has listed verifying tariff classifications of cheese treats for dogs (“Cheese Treats”) as one of its compliance priorities for 2026. While it may sound niche, CBSA has identified Cheese Treats as a potential threat to Canada’s supply-managed dairy system, which is one of Canada’s most consequential – and sometimes controversial – trade barriers.

In this Customs & Trade Report, we explain what is behind this strange new CBSA effort, and why impacted importers could face significant financial risk.

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PROVISIONAL DUTIES ON FIBRE TABLEWARE

CBSA IMPOSES PROVISIONAL DUTIES ON THERMOFORMED MOLDED FIBRE TABLEWARE

On February 27, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) released a notice of its preliminary determination of dumping and subsidizing in respect of thermoformed molded fibre tableware originating in or exported from China (the “Subject Goods”).

Provisional duties are now imposed on imports of the Subject Goods released by the CBSA on or after February 27, 2026!

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DIRECT SELLING & CONSUMER PROTECTION

REGULAR REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH PROVINCIAL RULES RECOMMENDED

Provinces and Territories across Canada have consumer protection laws in place to protect consumers purchasing elsewhere than at a traditional retail store. Among other things, these laws set out certain informational disclosure requirements in sales contracts/order forms of direct selling companies (“DS Contracts”).

Recently there has been an uptick in enforcement action by provincial regulators concerned about DS Contracts which don’t comply with their laws. It is advisable for businesses to review their own contracts for compliance before the regulators come knocking!

Failure to comply with these requirements may grant consumers increased cancellation rights or may result in the regulator imposing fines against the business!

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BEST PRACTICES FOR FORCED LABOUR REPORTING

CANADA PUBLISHED BEST PRACTICES ADVICE FOR FORCED LABOUR REPORTING

As we wrote here, Canada joined the United Kingdom and Australia last year in adopting a joint global reporting template for forced labour and child labour disclosures. The new template consolidates the legislative reporting requirements of all three countries and is intended to simplify reporting for organizations operating across multiple jurisdictions.

In practice, Canadian reporting entities often face challenges in producing properly scoped reports that align with Public Safety Canada’s expectations. In response, Public Safety Canada (“PSC”) has published "Best Practices" tips and updated resources, aimed at improving report quality and supporting ongoing compliance under the Supply Chains Act.