Customs Opens Another Formal Investigation Into Evasion Of Hardwood Plywood Duties

U.S. Customs has initiated another formal investigation into Chinese hardwood plywood allegedly transshipped through Cambodia by three importers. Two of these companies are also under investigation for transshipment through Vietnam. The merchandise in question is subject to duties and liquidation. "Live entry" for future imports will require cash deposits before the goods are released by customs.

 

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Chinese Wooden Cabinets & Vanities Hit With Antidumping Duties

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced preliminary antidumping duties of 4.49% to 262.18% on wooden cabinets and vanities imported from China into the U.S. Most Chinese producers will face a 39.25% antidumping rate. The antidumping rates take effect when they are published in the Federal Register. Cash deposits will be required.

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China Imports U.S. Hardwood Logs As U.S. Lumber Exports Fall

Exports of hardwood lumber declined sharply soon after China placed retaliatory 25% tariffs on imports of U.S. lumber and other wood products. Exports of U.S. hardwood logs have fallen but are still on pace to exceed $500 million.

 

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U.S. Plywood Producers: Certifiers Give Imports A Pass

The U.S. Structural Plywood Integrity Coalition claims that panels made with Brazilian pine and certified by any of three U.S. certification agencies - PFS TECO, Timber Products Inspection Inc., and International Accreditation Services - do not meet the performance requirements of U.S. Voluntary Product Standard PS 1-09. Allegedly, 35 Brazilian companies are falsely labeling structural panels imported to the U.S. as certified that do not meet the standard. Timber Products Inspection Inc.

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