CITT Initiates Inquiry on Unarmoured Building Cables from China

CITT Cases

Filed March 17th, 2026

Detected March 17th, 2026

Summary

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into unarmoured building cables from China, following a complaint of dumping and subsidizing. The inquiry, PI-2025-010, is conducted under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The CITT will determine by May 15, 2026, if there is a reasonable indication of injury.

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What changed

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) has initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2025-010) concerning unarmoured building cables originating from China. This action stems from a complaint by PTI Cables Inc. alleging injury due to dumping and subsidizing, as defined under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). The inquiry is a direct response to the Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations.

Interested parties must file a Notice of Participation by a date not specified in this release, but the Tribunal will make a determination on reasonable indication of injury by May 15, 2026. If affirmative, the CBSA will proceed with preliminary determinations by June 12, 2026. Companies involved in the import or manufacture of these cables should monitor the proceedings and consider participation to protect their interests, as adverse findings could lead to the imposition of duties.

What to do next

Monitor CITT inquiry PI-2025-010 regarding unarmoured building cables from China.
Consider filing a Notice of Participation if representing an interested party.
Prepare for potential CBSA preliminary determinations by June 12, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

Tribunal Initiates Inquiry—Certain Unarmoured Building Cables from China

Press release | Ottawa, Ontario,

                    March 17, 2026

Ottawa, Ontario, March 17, 2026—The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry (PI-2025-010) into a complaint by PTI Cables Inc., of Pointe-Claire, Québec, that it has suffered injury as a result of the dumping and subsidizing of certain unarmoured building cables from China. The Tribunal’s inquiry is conducted pursuant to the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) as a result of the initiation of dumping and subsidizing investigations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

On May 15, 2026, the Tribunal will determine whether there is a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidizing have caused injury or retardation, or are threatening to cause injury, as these words are defined in SIMA. If so, the CBSA will continue its investigations and, by June 12, 2026, will make preliminary determinations. If these preliminary determinations indicate that there has been dumping or subsidizing, the CBSA will then continue its investigations and, concurrently, the Tribunal will initiate a final injury inquiry.

The Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance. It hears cases on dumped and subsidized imports, safeguard complaints, complaints about federal government procurement and appeals of customs and excise tax rulings. When requested by the federal government, the Tribunal also provides advice on other economic, trade and tariff matters.

Any interested person, association or government that wishes to participate in the Tribunal’s inquiry may do so by filing a Form I—Notice of Participation.

March 17, 2026 Martin Pelchat

Manager, Communications and Linguistic Services

Telephone: 343-991-3803
Email: citt-tcce@tribunal.gc.ca