ITC Makes Affirmative Final Determination in Landmark Trade Case on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, Wiley Reports

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a unanimous affirmative final determination that the U.S. hardwood and decorative plywood (HDP) industry has been materially injured by dumped imports. The finding is a regulatory win for U.S. manufacturers and supports expectations of continued protection against unfairly traded plywood. While the article provides no duty/rate figures, the decision is likely to be a meaningful positive catalyst for the affected HDP producers.

Analysis

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a unanimous affirmative final determination that the U.S. hardwood and decorative plywood (HDP) industry has been materially injured by dumped imports. The finding is a regulatory win for U.S. manufacturers and supports expectations of continued protection against unfairly traded plywood. While the article provides no duty/rate figures, the decision is likely to be a meaningful positive catalyst for the affected HDP producers.