Plain meaning
A special duty that can apply when imported goods are dumped and cause or threaten material injury to a domestic industry.
Also called
anti dumping duty
dumping duty
Key points
- Dumping generally means goods are sold to importers in Canada at prices below normal value.
- CBSA investigates dumping and subsidy issues, while the CITT determines injury to domestic industry.
- Anti-dumping duties can be provisional or final depending on the stage and result of the investigation.
- Importers may need normal values, exporter information, and customs compliance processes to manage risk.
Why it comes up
Anti-dumping duties can materially change import costs and are often central to trade-remedy news.