Expiry reviews RR-2026-002 and RR-2026-003

NOTICE OF EXPIRY REVIEWS OF FINDINGS

CONCRETE REINFORCING BAR

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), it will initiate an expiry review of its finding made on June 4, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2020-004, concerning the dumping of hot-rolled deformed steel concrete reinforcing bar in straight lengths or coils, commonly identified as rebar, in various diameters up to and including 56.4 millimeters, in various finishes, excluding plain round bar and fabricated rebar products, originating in or exported from the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Italian Republic, the Federation of Malaysia, the Republic of Singapore and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (expiry review RR-2026-002). Also excluded is 10 mm diameter (10M) rebar produced to meet the requirements of CSA G30 18.09 (or equivalent standards) that is coated to meet the requirements of epoxy standard ASTM A775/A 775M 04a (or equivalent standards) in lengths from 1 foot (30.48 cm) up to and including 8 feet (243.84 cm).

The Tribunal also gives notice that, pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of SIMA, it will initiate an expiry review of its finding made on July 2, 2021, in inquiry NQ-2020-005, concerning the dumping of the same goods originating in or exported from the Sultanate of Oman and the Russian Federation (expiry review RR-2026-003). The Tribunal designated expiry review RR‑2026‑002 as the lead file for the joint proceeding. Unless otherwise directed by the Tribunal, all documents will be filed in RR‑2026‑002, with the exception of the notices of expiry review and the orders and statement of reasons, which will be issued in each proceeding.

In these expiry reviews, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will first determine whether the expiry of the findings in respect of the above-mentioned goods (the subject goods) is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the subject goods. If the CBSA determines that the expiry of the findings in respect of any goods is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping, the Tribunal will then determine if the continued or resumed dumping is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry. The CBSA will provide notice of its determinations within 150 days after receiving notice of the Tribunal’s initiation of the expiry reviews, that is, no later than September 17, 2026. The Tribunal will issue its orders and its statement of reasons no later than February 24, 2027.

Each person or government wishing to participate in these expiry reviews must file Form I—Notice of Participation with the Tribunal by May 5, 2026. Regarding the importance of the deadline for filing a notice of participation, please read carefully the “Support by domestic producers” section below. Each counsel who intends to represent a party in the expiry reviews must file Form II—Notice of Representation and Form III—Declaration and Undertaking with the Tribunal, by May 5, 2026. The Tribunal will issue a list of participants shortly thereafter.

On November 9, 2026, the Tribunal will distribute the record to participants. Counsel and self-represented participants are required to serve their respective submissions on each other on the dates outlined below. Public submissions are to be served on counsel and those participants who are not represented by counsel. Confidential submissions are to be served only on counsel who have access to the confidential record, and who have filed Form III—Declaration and Undertaking with the Tribunal. This information will be included in the list of participants. One complete electronic version of all submissions must be filed with the Tribunal.

The Tribunal will hold a hearing relating to this expiry review during the week of December 14, 2026, to hear evidence and representations by interested parties. The type of hearing, start date, and duration of the hearing will be communicated to parties and posted on the Tribunal’s website at a later date.

Written submissions, correspondence and requests for information regarding the Tribunal’s portion of these expiry reviews should be addressed to the Registry of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal at citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca or you may reach the Registry at 613-993-3595.

Ottawa, April 20, 2026

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In these expiry reviews, the CBSA will first conduct an investigation to determine whether the expiry of the findings in respect of the subject goods is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping of the subject goods. To this end, the CBSA will send questionnaires to domestic producers, importers and foreign producers to gather information for its investigation. Further information regarding the CBSA’s investigation can be obtained by contacting the CBSA Registry for Trade Remedies, by telephone at 613-948-4605, or by email at Trade_Remedies_Registry-Registre_recours_commerciaux@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca. A copy of the CBSA’s investigations schedule is available on the CBSA’s website.

If the CBSA determines that the expiry of the findings in respect of any goods is likely to result in the continuation or resumption of dumping, the Tribunal will conduct its portion of the expiry reviews, pursuant to the provisions of SIMA and its Expiry review guidelines, to determine if the continued or resumed dumping of the subject goods is likely to result in injury to the domestic industry. Upon receipt of the CBSA’s determinations, if any, of a likelihood of continued or resumed dumping, the Tribunal will issue other questionnaires to domestic producers, certain importers, foreign producers, as well as any known trade unions that represent persons employed in the domestic industry, to gather information for the purposes of its expiry reviews.

The schedule for the Tribunal’s expiry reviews follows.

SUPPORT BY DOMESTIC PRODUCERS

Subsection 76.03(2) of SIMA provides that the Tribunal may terminate expiry reviews at any time if, in the Tribunal’s opinion, the reviews are not supported by domestic producers. The question as to whether the expiry reviews are supported by domestic producers will be assessed by the Tribunal based on the circumstances specific to this case. However, the Tribunal will typically consider that the failure of domestic producers to file notices of participation with the Tribunal or to substantially participate in the expiry reviews indicates that the reviews are not supported.

The Tribunal therefore requires that each person or government wishing to participate in these expiry reviews and, most importantly, domestic producers, file their notices of participation no later than 15 days after the issuance of this notice.

REQUESTS FOR PRODUCT EXCLUSIONS

The Tribunal’s Guidelines on product exclusion requests describe the procedure for filing requests for specific product exclusions. Forms are available on the Tribunal’s website to facilitate the filing of product exclusion requests, responses and replies to responses.

PROCEDURE FOR E-FILING WITH THE TRIBUNAL

The public, counsel and self-represented participants may file documents electronically with the Tribunal through its Secure E‑filing Service. The information is fully encrypted from the sender to the Tribunal.

Form I—Notice of Participation, Form II—Notice of Representation and Form III—Declaration and Undertaking, should all be filed electronically through the Tribunal’s Secure E‑filing Service.

Following receipt of completed forms I, II and III, the Tribunal will send to counsel and self-represented participants a letter with information on the E-registry Service and the filing of documents.

HEARING

The Tribunal will hold a hearing relating to these expiry reviews during the week of December 14, 2026. The type of hearing will be communicated at a later date.

INTERPRETATION AT THE HEARING

To facilitate management of interpretation requirements:

• 25 days prior to the hearing, parties are to advise the Tribunal and all parties, in writing, which language(s) their counsel and witnesses will be using.

• At least twenty (20) days before the hearing (November 24, 2026), and pursuant to subrule 23(4) of the Rules, parties must notify the Tribunal and all other parties in writing of any requirement for interpretation services in one of the official languages. To ensure the efficient use of interpretation resources, parties must indicate which specific testimonies or portions of the hearing will require interpretation and identify the language of the testimony. If interpretation is required in a language other than the two official languages, parties must arrange and bear the cost of the service and coordinate all related logistics with the Registry.

OTHER INFORMATION

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal Rules govern these proceedings.

In accordance with section 46 of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act, a person who provides information to the Tribunal and who wishes some or all of the information to be kept confidential must, among other things, submit a non-confidential edited version or summary of the information designated as confidential, or a statement indicating why such a summary cannot be made. Please consult the Tribunal’s Confidentiality guidelines for more information.

Written and oral communication with the Tribunal may be in English or in French.

Please consult the Expiry review guidelines for more information.

At the end of these proceedings, the Tribunal will issue a decision supported by a statement of reasons. The decision will be posted on its website and distributed to counsel and self-represented participants, as well as to persons and organizations that have registered to receive decisions of the Tribunal.

EXPIRY REVIEWS SCHEDULE