Amazon Recognizes LEVEL Certification For Furniture BIFMA’s LEVEL certification has been officially recognized by the Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Program as a sustainable label for furniture products. Manufacturers with LEVEL-certified furniture can now promote this on Amazon.
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Value Of U.S. Imports Of Russian Hardwood Plywood Jumps 68% decorativehardwoods.org
Value Of U.S. Imports Of Russian Hardwood Plywood Jumps 68% The value of U.S. imports of Russian plywood jumped 68% to $214 million through July. These increases in the value of Russian imports occurred despite an 11% decrease in volume. Imports of Russian hardwood plywood have slowed considerably since April when tariffs of 50% were imposed.
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U.S. Imports Of Hardwood Plywood Climb 61% U.S. imports of hardwood plywood increased 61% in value and 28% in volume through July. Volume from Indonesia, the top source of U.S. imports, rose by more than 39%, while imports from Vietnam, the second highest source, soared by 65%. Russia remains the third highest source. China, assessed with high antidumping duties, dropped to …
Read More »USTR Reviews Tariffs On Hardwood Plywood, Wood Flooring From China decorativehardwoods.org
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is requesting comments for their four-year review of the Section 301 tariffs on Chinese imports—including the 25% tariffs on hardwood plywood and engineered wood flooring. Coalitions representing some of DHA’s members will be commenting in support of extending these tariffs to address unfair trade practices by China.
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