US Confirms Duties on Hardwood and Decorative Plywood from China, Indonesia, Vietnam

ITC Ruling Affirms Injury to US Producers

The US International Trade Commission (ITC) unanimously determined on August 19, 2026, that the American hardwood and decorative plywood industry sustained material injury from imported products. This ruling covers imports from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam that US producers alleged were sold at unfairly low prices and benefited from government subsidies.

The ITC's final decision allows the US Department of Commerce to implement anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders against these imports. Timothy C Brightbill, counsel to the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, stated this outcome supports American producers and workers who have addressed unfair imports for over ten years.

The ITC’s decision resulted from petitions filed in May 2025 by the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood, representing US producers Columbia Forest Products, Commonwealth Plywood, Manthei Wood Products, States Industries, and Timber Products.

Specific Duty Rates Confirmed by US Department of Commerce

In July 2026, the US Department of Commerce issued affirmative final determinations in its anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations. Combined duty margins for Chinese imports can reach 275%. All Chinese producers face a countervailing duty rate of 88.96% and an anti-dumping duty rate of 187.27%. For Indonesian producers, combined rates range from 28% to 213%.

Specific Indonesian companies include Wijaya Cahaya Timber, with rates of 58.39% for countervailing duties and 15.4% for anti-dumping duties. Sengon Indah Mas and Java Wood Industri received rates of 4.22% and 23.88% respectively, while Mustika Buana Sejahtera faces rates of 128.66% and 84.94%.

Other Indonesian producers are subject to 40.87% for countervailing duties and 18.1% for anti-dumping duties. Vietnamese producers face combined duty margins between 138% and 255%. Junma Phu Tho is subject to rates of 165.39% and 90.12%.

Trieu Thai Son and Nhat Duy Production and Trading, along with other Vietnamese producers, are subject to 47.68% for countervailing duties and 90.12% for anti-dumping duties.

Implications for Asian Plywood Suppliers and US Procurement

Following the ITC’s final determination, the US Department of Commerce will issue duty orders. These orders will require importers to pay applicable deposits on hardwood and decorative plywood sourced from China, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The duties are expected to remain in effect for a minimum of five years and may undergo annual reviews.

For procurement directors and specifiers in Asia sourcing for US projects, these duties represent a significant cost increase for plywood from the affected countries. Buyers should confirm the specific duty rates with their suppliers and customs brokers before finalizing orders to ensure accurate budgeting and compliance.

The ITC also terminated its investigation into softwood structural plywood, finding imports negligible, but confirmed decorative plywood in its affirmative determination.