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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Adjusts Imports of Timber, Lumber, and Their Derivative Products into the United States The White House December 31, 2025 SUPPORTING AMERICA’S LUMBER INDUSTRY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Act) to delay increases in tariffs for upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities for …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/12/amendments-to-adjusting-imports-of-timber-lumber-and-their-derivative-products-into-the-united-states AMENDMENTS TO ADJUSTING IMPORTS OF TIMBER, LUMBER, AND THEIR DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS INTO THE UNITED STATES Proclamations December 31, 2025 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION 1.  On July 1, 2025, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effects of imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative …

U.S. Plywood Importers Sourcing from Southeast Asia and Africa (2026) CountryProduct Types for Export to USAKey Notes for U.S. ImportersCambodiaBirch Plywood, HPL PlywoodNo AD/CVD duties; rising alternative sourcing hub.ThailandBirch Plywood, HPL PlywoodEstablished quality; tariff-free if no dumping involved.MalaysiaBirch Plywood, HPL PlywoodStable supply; compliance with U.S. timber regulations.Africa*Birch Plywood (limited), HPL PlywoodEmerging supplier; ensure FSC/PEFC certification.PhilippinesBirch Plywood, HPL PlywoodCompetitive pricing; growing …

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 …

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 …