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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIII, Issue XXII: U.S. Customs Confirms Chinese Circumvention | DHA Files Comments On Circumvention & Illegal Logging | Canada Moves To Final Phase On Dumping Of Chinese Plywood | Vietnam's Exports Of Wood Products Increase Again

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The Canadian International Trade Tribunal began its inquiry to decide if the dumping of decorative plywood exported from China has caused or may cause injury to plywood producers. This follows the Canada Border Service Agency's October 23 preliminary determination that many Chinese plywood panels are being sold below market value in the manufacture of furniture and cabinets.

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Vietnam's Administration of Forestry reported wood and wood products exports of more than $9.6 billion from January through October, a 12.4% increase. Key customers are China, the EU, Japan, the U.S., and South Korea.

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MENAFN: Vietnam: rise by 12.4 pct in wood products export

Decorative Hardwoods Association has filed comments on the U.S. International Trade Commission's Investigation of the Economic Impact of Trade Agreements Implemented Under Trade Authorities Procedures. DHA comments address the need for more robust enforcement to prohibit illegal logging and the need to better combat circumvention by China and other countries.

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a final determination on November 11 that four companies "transshipped Chinese-origin plywood through Cambodia to the U.S. and failed to pay AD/CV duties on the merchandise produced in China that was subject to the Orders." The U.S. industry coalition filed the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) allegation on April 12, 2019.

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