CBSA Initiates Investigations into Unarmoured Building Cables Dumping

Ottawa,

March 16, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on March 16, 2026, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of unarmoured building cables (UBC) originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China (China). The investigations follow a complaint filed by PTI Cables Inc., Pointe-Claire, Québec.

The subject goods are usually imported under the following tariff classification numbers:

1. 8544.49.00.19

2. 8544.49.00.90
   However, subject goods may also be imported under the following tariff classification numbers, in particular if they are imported as conductors to be further processed into UBC:

3. 7408.11.10.00

4. 7408.19.00.10

5. 7605.29.00.00

6. 7614.90.00.00
   These tariff classification numbers may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers.

The product definition is contained in Appendix 1.

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.

Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons that will be accessible within 15 days.

Contact us

Email: simaregistry-depotlmsi@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Appendix 1: Product definition

The subject goods are defined as:

Unarmoured Building Cables, and conductors for use in Unarmoured Building Cables, originating in and exported from the People's Republic of China, where Unarmoured Building Cables are defined as an assembly of two or three insulated copper or aluminum electrical conductors, plus a metallic conductor intended for use as a bonding wire, and jacketed with a thermoplastic or thermoset, with or without connectors, provided that:

1. Each insulated conductor has a voltage rating greater than 80 volts and not exceeding 300 volts
2. Each insulated conductor has a size not less than American Wire Gauge (“AWG”) 14 and not greater than AWG 2
3. The primary purpose of the electric cable is distribution of electric current to power lighting, appliances, electrical sockets and like items and

4. The cable is certified to meet applicable Canadian standards by a recognized certifying body
   Excluding:

5. Wire and cable in lengths less than 2 metres;

6. Extension cords with permanently attached connections at both ends consisting of a 2 or more prong plug at one end and a receptacle at the other end, designed and intended to connect portable electrical equipment or appliances to a source of electrical supply, and not permanently affixed to a building or structure or part of a permanent electrical wiring system

7. Wire and cable that is to be permanently installed in vehicles and mobile equipment, with the exception of “NMD90” and “NMWU” type cables

8. Wiring harnesses and

9. Wire and cable for use as an input in the manufacturing of mechanical or electrical products, not including electric cable installed as part of a modular construction assembly where the cable is used to distribute power from a power source to machinery and equipment attached to the modular construction assembly
   For clarity, the product definition:

10. Does not include cables for the distribution of data, signals, information or communications and

11. Does not include cables and wiring typically used in vehicles and mobile equipment where the purpose of the cable relates to the vehicular nature or functions of the item

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Date modified:

2026-03-16