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Table: 2025 Birch Plywood AD/CVD Prediction & Supply Chain Analysis

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 …

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Analysis and Predictions on US Plywood Importers & Asian Supply Chain Regarding US AD/CVD Investigations on Birch Plywood from Vietnam and Indonesia

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 …

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Analysis and Forecast: U.S. Plywood Importers and the Asian Supply Chain Amid Potential AD/CVD Cases on Birch Plywood from Vietnam and Indonesia

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 …

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