CBSA Issues Notice of Initiation of Investigations on Thermal Paper Rolls (TPR 2025 IN)

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated investigations on June 12, 2025, under the Special Import Measures Act, respecting the alleged injurious dumping and subsidizing of certain thermal paper rolls originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China.  

 

Overview 

Following a complaint filed by McDermid Paper Converters Limited, Media Cash Register Inc., and Custom Paper Ltd, the CBSA has launched investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of certain paper rolls originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. 

 

Timeline of Investigation 

The CBSA will investigate whether the imports are being dumped and subsidized. Importers should note that a preliminary decision will be made within 90 days and during this time, provisional duties may apply. 

Additional information about the investigations will be provided in a Statement of Reasons, which will be made available within 15 days from June 12, 2025. 

At the same time, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) will begin their preliminary inquiry. A decision will be issued by August 11, 2025. 

 

Information on the Subject Goods 

The subject goods are often imported under the following tariff classification number: 

• 4811.90.00.90 

This tariff classification number may include non-subject goods, and subject goods may also fall under additional tariff classification numbers. 

The subject goods are defined as: 

Thermal paper rolls in nominal widths up to and including 15 centimetres, with a nominal paper weight of 70 grams per square meter (“gsm”) or less and a thermal active coating on one or both sides comprised of a dye and a developer that react and form an image when heat is applied, excluding thermal paper rolls with an adhesive backing, originating in or exported from the People’s Republic of China. 

For further information, please see CBSA’s Release Notes here.    

 

Delmar Support 

Our Canadian Customs Advisory Services Department is available to assist importers with related questions. Delmar will continue to provide pertinent updates as they become available.   

For additional information and assistance, please contact your local Delmar Representative.