NEWS

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has determined that a U.S. importer transhipped Chinese-made wooden cabinets and vanities through Indonesia to avoid duties.

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Final Determination (508 compliant) - (7618) (PDF)

Imports of engineered wood flooring have grown 31% by volume and 33% by value so far this year. The top sources of imports are now Vietnam and Cambodia, which have overtaken China. China faces significant tariffs.

U.S. Customs has begun a formal investigation of another U.S. importer of wooden cabinets and vanities from China, after finding "reasonable suspicion" that the importer evaded antidumping and countervailing duties.

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Decorative Hardwoods Association (formerly HPVA) eNews Volume XV, Issue XIII: Plywood & Wood Flooring Coalitions Oppose Ending Tariffs On China | DHA Adds Second AIA-Approved Continuing Education Course | Federal Court Kills "Critical Habitat" Flexibility | Vietnam's Exports Slow In June | U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Flooring Tumble

In May, the U.S. Trade Representative notified DHA that the Biden administration was considering ending some Section 301 tariffs, including the 25% tariffs on imports of hardwood plywood and multilayered wood flooring from China. Broader review of the tariffs on China is required by law after four years, but the Biden administration is also considering removing some tariffs to reduce inflation.