This Statement of Reasons is also available in French. The investigation was initiated in response to a complaint filed by the Garlic Growers' Association of Ontario. As a result of the investigation, the Deputy Minister is satisfied that the subject goods have been dumped, that the margin of dumping is not insignificant and that the volume of dumped goods is not negligible. The names and addresses of the exporters and importers are contained in Appendix I and Appendix II, respectively.
Fresh garlic is used principally as a food product and for seasoning.
Garlic offered for sale in Canada is graded according to size, however, there is no standardized Canadian grading system. Fresh garlic may be exported to Canada as whole garlic bulbs that have been cured, trimmed and cleaned, or as individual cloves, whether peeled or not. The definition does not include dehydrated garlic, garlic flakes, garlic powder, garlic paste or similar processed garlic products. Classification of imports Garlic is specifically provided for in subheading 0703.20.00.00 of the Harmonized Tariff System. The MFN rate of duty, applicable to imports from China, is 2.5 per cent ad valorem.