Tariffs & HTS
USITC final injury finding on hardwood plywood imports
On September 9, 2026, the US International Trade Commission determined that imports of hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam materially injure the US industry. This follows findings by the US Department of Commerce that the products were sold at less than fair value and subsidized. The scope excludes softwood structural plywood.
What changed
The US International Trade Commission issued its final determinations on September 4, 2026, concluding that hardwood and decorative plywood imports (excluding softwood structural plywood) from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam cause material injury to the US industry.
These findings were made following investigations initiated on May 22, 2025, based on petitions by US producers. The Department of Commerce had previously found sales at less than fair value and subsidies for these imports.
The Commission held a public hearing on July 16, 2026, allowing all interested parties to participate. The investigation numbers are 701-TA-764-766 and 731-TA-1747-1749. Softwood structural plywood investigations were terminated for negligibility.
No specific antidumping or countervailing duty rates or effective dates are provided here.
What Importers Should Do Now
- Review whether your hardwood and decorative plywood shipments fall under HTS subheadings listed by the USITC for China, Indonesia, and Vietnam to assess possible effects.
- Monitor for any US Department of Commerce antidumping and countervailing duty orders applicable to these products from the three countries.
- Prepare for potential administrative or customs compliance changes due to these injury determinations, including possible increased duties or import scrutiny.