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In January, the UK began its new Global Tariff regime, which closely mirrors current EU tariffs. The primary difference: the UK regime lowers tariffs on imports of a range of products, including some wood products.

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The U.S. Department of Commerce rescinded a request to review Chinese wooden bedroom furniture manufacturer Kunshan Jujia Decoration Design Co., which means the company will retain a duty of 216.01%. This duty is applied to manufacturers but paid by the U.S. importers of record.

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U.S. Customs is investigating BGI Group (trade name: U.S. Cabinet Depot) for allegedly evading antidumping and countervailing duties on wooden cabinets and vanities imported from China. The company is said to transship cabinetry through Cambodia and then falsely designate Cambodia as the country of origin.

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In the waning days of the Trump administration, the U.S. Trade Representative has published its final determination: that Vietnam manipulates its currency, providing trade advantages.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XIV, Issue I: Vietnam Denies High-Risk Illegal Wood Trade | Europe Flooded With Illegal Wood From Billion-Dollar Russian Scheme | Canada Launches Investigation Into Upholstered Seating From China & Vietnam | Commerce Finds AD/CVD Rates On Chinese Mouldings