Canada Initiates Expiry Review of its Antidumping Duty Measure on Refined Sugar from the United States, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, and Countervailing Duty Measure from the European Union
Canada Initiates Expiry Review of its Antidumping Duty Measure on Refined Sugar from the United States, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, and Countervailing Duty Measure from the European Union
On July 2, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated expiry reviews of its antidumping duty (AD) measure on imports of refined sugar from the United States, Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, and its countervailing duty (CVD) measure on refined sugar from the European Union (EU). On July 3, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) similarly initiated expiry reviews of these measures. The CBSA will examine the likelihood of continued dumping (and unfair subsidization with respect to the EU), and if it reaches an affirmative finding, the CITT will then examine the likelihood of injury to the domestic industry. Canada’s AD/CVD measures on refined sugar have been in place since November 6, 1995.
What is an expiry review?
An expiry review is also known as a sunset review, and its purpose is to determine whether the revocation of the AD or CVD measure would be likely to lead to the continuation or recurrence of dumping or unfair subsidization and material injury to the domestic industry. The measure may only be extended beyond five years, counting from the date on which a measure was first instituted or the most recently completed expiry review, if both conditions are met.
How can I participate?
U.S. companies involved in the production, sale, or distribution of the subject goods should register as interested parties as soon as possible. Registration is the first step in protecting your rights in a foreign trade remedy proceeding. Doing so allows you to access the case records and submit information and comments, ensuring that your views are considered. To register as an interested party, please follow the instructions listed in the CITT’s Initiation Notice and the CBSA’s Initiation Notice.
| KEY DATES | |
|---|---|
| Period of Review | January 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026 |
| CITT Interested Party Registration Deadline | July 17, 2026 |
| CBSA Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| CBSA Final Determination* | November 27, 2026 |
| CBSA Statement of Reasons* | December 11, 2026 |
| CITT Initial Questionnaire Deadline* | December 22, 2026 |
| CITT Hearing* | March 1, 2026 |
| CITT Statement of Reasons and Order* | May 7, 2026 |
*Estimated
Product Under Review
The subject merchandise is refined sugar, refined from sugar cane or sugar beets, in granulated, liquid, and powdered form. The merchandise under review is currently classified under tariff codes: 1701.91.90.21, 1701.91.90.29, 1701.91.90.91, 1701.91.90.99, 1701.99.90.20, 1701.99.90.30, 1701.99.90.90, 1702.90.11.00, 1702.90.12.00, 1702.90.13.00, 1702.90.14.00, 1702.90.15.00, 1702.90.16.00, 1702.90.17.00, 1702.90.18.00, 1702.90.69.00, and 1702.90.89.10
A complete description of the scope can be found on the CBSA’s Measures in Force page.
Contact Us
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade Remedy Compliance supports U.S. companies facing foreign trade remedy proceedings (antidumping duty, countervailing duty, and safeguard actions) and ensures foreign governments comply with their international trade obligations. Should you have any questions, please contact TRCS@trade.gov. For more information, visit Office of Trade Remedy Compliance.