U.S. Trade Representative office continues to collect comments on Chinese tariffs
The comment period ends Jan. 17, 2023.
By
Larry Adams,
December 15, 2022 | 11:40 am CST
china tariffs
Customs Border and Protection finds that six companies transhipped products to U.S. evade duties
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final affirmative determination as to evasion pursuant to the Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA).
By
Larry Adams,
October 6, 2022 | 7:37 pm CDT
Chinese tariffs to remain in place
WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative reported Sept. 2 that tariffs on Chinese goods will continue. The tariffs currently apply to approximately $375 billion in annual imports of Chinese merchandise.
In addition, a representative of the USTR said that the policies will be in place while Beijing's policies remain in place.
By
Larry Adams,
September 9, 2022 | 12:22 pm CDT
Cabinet company investigated for customs evasion
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is investigating BGI Group, dba U.S. Cabinet Depot, for evasion of AD/CVD duties on wooden cabinets and vanities from China.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
January 7, 2021 | 11:34 am CST
China halts tariffs on North American hardwoods
The Chinese government has announced it will remove tariffs on certain species of U.S. and Canadian hardwood lumber for one year, starting Feb. 28.
By
Karen M. Koenig,
February 21, 2020 | 2:45 pm CST
Loggers seek relief from $646 million drop on China log exports
Loggers are facing similar issues as farmers when wood markets soften globally due to the imposed tariffs on imports.
By
Karl D. Forth,
December 10, 2019 | 1:37 pm CST
Commerce Dept. sets duties as high as 230 percent on Chinese cabinets
This is one of the largest trade cases in history filed against China at the International Trade Commission (ITC) and Dept. of Commerce.
By
Karl D. Forth,
August 6, 2019 | 5:50 pm CDT
China hardwood tariffs will depress prices for now, hurt U.S. sawmills
Price drops are likely to make a significant number of sawmills become non-profit operations as profit margins for hardwood sawmills are very small right now.
By
Karl D. Forth,
June 17, 2019 | 9:07 am CDT
Opinion: What are the effects of tariffs on the RTA cabinet industry?
Ready to assemble cabinets have become an important part of a $30 billion cabinetry market in the U.S.
