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The Decorative Hardwoods Association Technical Brief succinctly explains the products affected, companies' responsibilities, and recordkeeping requirements of EPA's TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards.

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Technical Brief (PDF)

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Decorative Hardwoods Association president Kip Howlett will discuss the latest issues in international trade at the 2019 Association of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers Fair in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 17 at 3:30 p.m. The event is WE30: Wood Industry Regulatory Update. There is no charge to attend.

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AWFS Fair: WE30: Wood Industry Regulatory Update

As China’s economy slowed over the past two years, the value of imported wood products declined, falling about 10% in the first four months of 2019. While U.S. imports fell by 42%, imports from Canada and Russia increased by 12% and 4%, respectively.

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The U.S. Court of International Trade has sustained the USITC affirmative injury determination in its antidumping and countervailing duty investigations of imports of hardwood plywood from China. These imports depressed prices, substituted for domestic products, and injured the U.S. industry.

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CIT Decision (PDF)

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XII, Issue XII: New Developments: China Drops WTO Lawsuit | Vietnam Fears U.S. Reprisal For Illegal Circumvention | Canadian Forestry Receives Millions To Promote Exports | Danzer Reports 3.6% Decline In Annual Sales