In early 2026, Canada has significantly tightened trade measures on a series of Chinese industrial and manufacturing products. Within just a few weeks, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) have issued multiple anti-dumping and countervailing duty rulings targeting imports from China and other regions. The actions cover carbon and alloy steel wire, cast iron soil pipes, and thermal paper rolls, with some combined duties reaching several hundred percent.
These developments mark a notable shift in Canada’s trade stance toward Chinese exports, and could reshape market dynamics in several industrial segments.
Carbon Steel and Alloy Steel Wire
On January 2, 2026, CBSA issued a final anti-dumping determination on carbon steel wire and alloy steel wire originating from or exported from China, India, and several other countries, as well as Taiwan.
For Chinese exporters, the anti-dumping duty rates range from 42.7% to 158.9%. For exporters from Taiwan, the duty rate is 158.9%.
Cast Iron Soil Pipes (CISP)
On January 7, 2026, CBSA announced a positive final determination on both anti-dumping and countervailing investigations related to cast iron soil pipes made in China.
As a result, Canada imposed anti-dumping duties ranging from 191.6% to 444.2%, plus an additional 28.5% countervailing duty. The combined duty rate may reach as high as 472.7%. These measures took effect immediately.
The inquiry covers both finished and semi-finished soil pipes, regardless of wall thickness, length, surface treatment, end configuration, or markings. It also applies to both hubless and hub-and-spigot types, with nominal diameters from 1.5 to 18 inches. The relevant HS codes are 7303.00.00.10 and 7303.00.00.90.
Canada’s cast iron soil pipe market is estimated at approximately CAD 77.5 million (equivalent to roughly RMB 400 million), in which Chinese products have historically held a dominant market share.
Thermal Paper Rolls
On January 8, 2026, the CITT concluded that thermal paper rolls originating in China or exported from China to Canada were subject to both dumping and subsidization. Following this ruling, CBSA implemented corresponding anti-dumping and countervailing measures.
All Chinese exporters are now subject to anti-dumping duties of 282.1% and countervailing duties of 77.0%, resulting in a combined rate of 359.1%. The measures took immediate effect and will remain in force for five years unless amended.
The targeted products include thermal paper rolls with a nominal width of 15 cm or less, paper weight of 70 gsm or lower, and coated on one or both sides with heat-sensitive dye and developer. Products with adhesive backing are excluded from this scope.
According to CBSA import data, Canada’s thermal paper roll market was valued at approximately USD 80 million in 2023 and about USD 71 million in 2024. China accounted for an estimated 40% to 45% of Canadian imports during this period, making it the country’s largest source of supply. From 2021 to 2024, cumulative Chinese exports to Canada totaled approximately USD 48.9 million.
Outlook
The accelerated pace and breadth of these rulings indicate heightened Canadian scrutiny of Chinese industrial exports. The substantial duty rates—particularly for soil pipes and thermal paper rolls—will likely weaken the competitiveness of Chinese products in the Canadian market and could prompt shifts in sourcing, pricing, and trade flows across affected sectors.
