Canada Initiates Review of its Antidumping Duty Measure on Certain Whole Potatoes from the United States
Canada Initiates Review of its Antidumping Duty Measure on Certain Whole Potatoes from the United States
On April 1, 2026, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) initiated an expiry review of its antidumping duty (AD) measure on imports of certain whole potatoes from the United States for use or consumption in the province of British Columbia. As a result of the CITT’s expiry review, on April 2, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) also initiated an expiry review of the measure. The CBSA will examine the likelihood of continued dumping, and if it reaches an affirmative finding, the CITT will then examine the likelihood of injury to the domestic industry.
Canada’s AD measure on certain whole potatoes has been in place since June 4, 1984. The normal value reference prices currently in effect on imports of certain whole potatoes from the United States range from $40.41/cwt to $45.12/cwt.
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 countervailing 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 Investigation | August 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025 |
| CITT Interested Party Registration Deadline | April 16, 2026 |
| CBSA Initial Questionnaire Response Deadline | May 11, 2026 |
| CBSA Final Determination* | August 28, 2026 |
| CBSA Statement of Reasons* | September 11, 2026 |
| CITT Initial Questionnaire Deadline* | September 21, 2026 |
| CITT Hearing* | November 23, 2026 |
| CITT Statement of Reasons and Order* | February 4, 2026 |
*Estimated
Product Under Investigation
The subject merchandise are certain whole potatoes, excluding seed potatoes, imports during the period from May 1 to July 31 (inclusive) of each calendar year, red potatoes, yellow potatoes, exotic potato varieties, white and russet potatoes imported in 50-pound cartons in the following count sizes: 40, 50, 60, 70, and 80, and whole potatoes certified as organic by a recognized certification agency. The merchandise under investigation is currently classified under tariff code 0701.90.00.20.
A complete description of the scope can be found in the first paragraph of the CITT’s Initiation Notice.
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.