The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on April 20, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of steel racks originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China.
Product Definition:
The subject goods are defined as:
Certain components of steel storage systems of racks, assembled to any extent, or unassembled, being: posts or columns; bracing; beams; cantilever arms; beam connectors; base or foot plates; pallet safety or support bars; cross-aisle ties; row spacers; and wall ties, including parts thereof, with each component made of steel that is at least 1.0668 mm (0.042 inches) thick; each post or column having a width that is greater than 50.8mm (2.0 inches); and each beam having a height that is equal to or greater than 50.8mm (2.0 inches).
Including steel hardware (for example pins, anchors, nuts, bolts, washers and clips) and other components or accessories where the hardware, components or accessories are attached to, packaged with or shipped alongside the components listed in the first paragraph of this definition, but excluding, whether or not attached: rolled primary steel products not further worked; steel beams not further worked; stairs; conveyors; non‐steel components or accessories; automated components or equipment; components of freestanding steel structures that are not for integration into a storage system; wheels, rollers and shuttles; shelving that sits on or fits into the horizontal supports to provide the horizontal storage surface of the steel racks, which may be referred to as "decks"; rack protection products, including end of aisle protectors, post protectors, guardrails and bollards; gates, fencing, netting and other security cages or enclosures; backstop panels and dividers; and signs.
Also excluding, assembled to any extent, or unassembled: heavy duty shelving, boltless shelving, wide-span shelving or light duty racking; wire shelving units; wall-mounted shelving and racks; ceiling-mounted shelving and racks; tubular racks such as garment racks and drying racks; and portable tier racks.
Tariff Classification:
The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:
7326.90.90.90
9403.20.00.70
7308.90.00.60
7308.90.00.99
These tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.
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.
The complete text can be found at the following link:
Notice of initiation of investigations: Steel Racks (RACK 2026 IN)
Statement of Reasons—Initiation of investigations: Steel Racks (RACK 2026 IN)
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