Anti-dumping and Countervailing Program

4243-38
4218-17
AD/1308
CVD/103

Notice to Fastener Importers

December 14, 2005

Dear Sir/Madam:

On July 7, 2005, importers of certain carbon steel and stainless steel fasteners originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and Chinese Taipei were informed that the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) had reviewed the Industrial Fasteners Institute (IFI) "Inch Fastener Standards, 7^th Edition" and had determined that hex head cap screws were properly considered to be screws rather than bolts.

As a result of a request for re-determination and information submitted in support of this request, the CBSA has reviewed this matter and determined that certain fasteners identified as carbon steel or stainless steel hex head cap screws imported from China or Chinese Taipei are not goods of the same description as those covered by the Canadian International Trade Tribunal's Finding and Reasons. As a result, no SIMA-related duties should be assessed on importations of these goods. In the event of SIMA-related duties having been assessed on importations of these goods, importers can request a re-determination by the CBSA.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact one of the following:

Name	Telephone	Email
Evelyn Dullemond	(613)954-0040 Fax: (613)954-7259	Evelyn.Dullemond@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Lise Bergeron	(613)954-1645 Fax: (613)954-7259	Lise.Bergeron@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Sharon Albers	(613)954-7230 Fax: (613)954-7259	Sharon.Albers@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Alex Lawton	(613)954-7410 Fax: (613)954-3750	Alexander.Lawton@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Iqbal Motani	(613)954-7547 Fax: (613)954-3750	Iqbal.Motani@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
Jean-Louis Lapratte	(613)954-7375 Fax: (613)954-3750	Jean-Louis.Lapratte@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca