On September 5, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) extended its anti-dumping investigation into canola seed imports from Canada until March 9, 2026. The anti-dumping investigation was initiated on September 9, 2024, and was due to be completed within a year, with the possibility of an extension of up to six months.
This announcement came shortly following MOFCOM’s August 12 preliminary ruling as part of its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed imports.
Currently in effect, MOFCOM has imposed 75.8%, collected in the form of a deposit, on all Canadian canola seed shipments. This preliminary ruling comes 11 months after MOFCOM initiated an anti-dumping investigation regarding Canadian canola seed in September 2024. A final ruling is anticipated by or before March 9, 2026.
With these preliminary duties on canola seed on top of the existing 100% tariffs on canola oil and meal, the Chinese market is now effectively closed to the Canadian canola industry.
CCGA is a registered participant in the investigation, providing an aggregate perspective of canola farming in Canada.
CCGA and CCC are actively engaging with government officials at the highest level and collaborating with provincial canola grower commissions and industry partners to find a resolution that will restore access and support stable, predictable trade.
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