On Sept. 5, MOFCOM announced that it had extended the investigation period for its anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola seed by six months. The investigation was set to conclude on Sept. 9 and has been extended until March 9, 2026.

A machine translation of the announcement is below:

“In accordance with the Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People’s Republic of China, on Sept. 9, 2024, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 37 of 2024, deciding to initiate an anti-dumping investigation on imported rapeseed originating in Canada. In view of the complexity of this case, in accordance with Article 26 of the Anti-Dumping Regulations of the People’s Republic of China, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to extend the investigation period of this case to March 9, 2026.”

The preliminary duties of 75.8 per cent continue to remain in effect. This extension means China has given itself until March 9, 2026, to make a final determination in its anti-dumping investigation.

We will continue to provide updates on this investigation as details become available