Anti-dumping and sanctions

HD Plywood CVD Inv-Prelim Determination Release Delayed Dear All, Commerce’s CVD Preliminary Determination was due yesterday and for release today. None of the results were released. So, we are in a holding pattern now. In rare cases (like 1 time per decade), Commerce misses this deadline and issues the determination in the days that follow. We will be watching closely …

U.S. Plywood Importer Forecast & Analysis on CVD/AD Cases vs. Vietnam & Indonesia Birch Plywood TopicKey Forecasts & Analysis1. Expected Duties (Rates)Vietnam: Preliminary CVD: 6-12%, AD: 15-25%. Indonesia: Preliminary CVD: 8-15%, AD: 10-20%. Final rates may be higher/lower, but significant duties are likely.2. Supply Chain Impact if Duties Are HIGH (Unfavorable for VN/ID)• Importers: Rapidly diversify sourcing to Thailand, Malaysia, …

Table: 2025 Birch Plywood AD/CVD Prediction & Supply Chain Analysis AspectPrediction & AnalysisExpected Duty Rates (Range)Vietnam: AD 15-30%, CVD 5-15%. Indonesia: AD 20-40%, CVD 10-20%. Rationale: US petitioners allege significant subsidization and dumping margins. Indonesia’s larger integrated forestry groups may face higher CVD rates for alleged upstream timber subsidies.Key Asian Supplier AnalysisMain Factories in Focus (Vietnam): Scansia Pacific, Kim Tin MDF, Wan Phat. (Indonesia): Korindo Group, Kayu Lapis …

1. Executive Summary The US Department of Commerce (DOC) and International Trade Commission (ITC) are investigating alleged dumping and unfair subsidies (AD/CVD) on birch plywood imports from Vietnam and Indonesia.Preliminary CVD rates (expected): Vietnam 6–10%, Indonesia 8–15%.Final AD margins (predicted): Vietnam 15–30%, Indonesia 10–25%.If duties are imposed, US importers and Asian supply chains will face significant disruption. 2. Current Supply Chain & Key Asian Producers Vietnam: Major …

Analysis and Forecast: U.S. Plywood Importers and the Asian Supply Chain Amid Potential AD/CVD Cases on Birch Plywood from Vietnam and Indonesia Introduction The U.S. plywood market significantly relies on imports, with Vietnam and Indonesia being key suppliers of hardwood plywood, including birch plywood. The U.S. domestic industry has periodically sought trade remedies, alleging dumping and unfair subsidies (AD/CVD). This …

Attached is the final ruling announcement_EN(2). On November 20, 2025, the European Commission announced the final anti-dumping ruling on hardwood plywood. Jiangshan received a 43.3% anti-dumping duty rate, while other Chinese companies were assigned an 86.8% anti-dumping duty rate. For details, please refer to the English version of the final ruling attached. The AI-translated Chinese version of the final ruling …

由于美国政府关门重开，所有调查时间表都延期47天（即美国政府关门时间），因此，美国商务部反倾销初裁延期到2026年2月3日。Due to the U.S. government shutdown, all investigating deadlines will be extended for 47 days (days of U.S. government shutdown), the AD preliminary determination will be extended to Feb. 3, 2026. 反补贴初裁延期到2025年12月6日。The CVD preliminary determination will be extended to Dec. 6, 2025. U.S. Delays Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Birch Plywood from Indonesia and Vietnam Due to the recent …

Dear Industry Leaders and Partners, In the ever-evolving landscape of the global plywood industry, change is not merely a challenge—it is the catalyst for innovation, growth, and unprecedented opportunity. Recent shifts in international trade policies, including anti-dumping measures by the United States and Europe, have reshaped traditional supply chains. Yet, as we have always believed, within every challenge lies the …

The global plywood landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by recent shifts in international trade policies. The U.S. anti-dumping measures on plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam, as well as Europe’s similar policies, have created both challenges and opportunities. While these changes have prompted U.S. and European importers to seek new supply sources, they have also unlocked incredible potential …

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR TRADE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY Brussels, 1 October 2025 GENERAL DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT Subject: AD 717 Anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of hardwood plywood originating in the People’s Republic of China OFFICIALS IN CHARGE DUMPING TEAM INJURY TEAM Head of Section: Thomas LANGELAAR Thomas.LANGELAAR@ec.europa.eu Case team: Kristina GUTTEKOVA Kristina.GUTTEKOVA@ec.europa.eu Jasper VAN HESPEN Jasper.VAN-HESPEN@ec.europa.eu Head of Section: Xavier SERONT Xavier.SERONT@ec.europa.eu …