Canadian tribunal finds preliminary indication of injury from Chinese paperboard imports
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s October 16 decision concerns paperboard cups and containers from China.
What the record says
In inquiry PI-2026-004, the tribunal found a reasonable indication that dumping and subsidizing injured the domestic industry. It says the Canada Border Services Agency will continue its investigations and issue preliminary determinations by November 16.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Importers and other affected parties can consult the tribunal announcement and linked determination for the scope and next stage.
Limits and what is not established
This is a preliminary injury finding. The announcement does not establish final dumping margins, a final injury decision or a blanket import ban.
Sources checked October 17, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Canadian International Trade Tribunal: original information