Information for Importers

• What is dumping? How does the process work?
  Dumping and subsidizing investigations are conducted under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). See the document What You Should Know About Dumping and Subsidy Investigations for the answers to frequently asked questions concerning these investigations.
   
• How do I know if SIMA duties apply to the goods I import?
  Consult the Self-Assessment Guide for answers to these questions. It is also intended to help the importing public self-assess entries of goods subject to anti-dumping, countervailing and provisional duties under the SIMA.
   
• Questions about undertakings?
  Information pertaining to the acceptance, enforcement, and renewal of undertakings in dumping and subsidy investigations, as well as an example format of an undertaking, can be found in Memorandum D14-1-9.
   
• Need help determinating export prices?
  Refer to the document Export Prices for related importers and exporters under the SIMA.
   
• Our Administrative Practices
  The Statement of Administrative Practices outlines the policy basis of our program delivery. This publication is intended to provide an explanation of the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigation process under Canada's Special Import Measures Act.
   
• Recent Case Information
  Statements of Reasons - Generally available for on-line reading within 15 days of the decision.
   
• The SIMA Monthly Index
  SIMA Monthly Index - An index of the goods currently subject to duties under the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA). For a detailed description of goods subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties subsequent to a Canadian Iternational Trade Tribunal finding of injury or threat of injury, click on the D15 Memorandum specific to the good within the "D15" column. Here is a link to the D15 series
   
• The Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS)
  SIMA AMPS - Contraventions, backgrounders, and product descriptions.
   
• Contract Information
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