U.S. Department of Commerce Will Keep Countervailing Duties on Chinese Wooden Cabinets
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On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce made a decision on wooden cabinets and vanities from China. The Department finished its first expedited five-year (sunset) review of the countervailing duty (CVD) order. This decision is about wooden cabinets, vanities, and the parts that go with them.
Review Process
The review began on March 3, 2025. The Commerce Department followed the law in section 751(c) of the Tariff Act of 1930. The American Kitchen Cabinet Alliance (AKCA) and MasterBrand Cabinets, LLC took part as interested parties. They sent their responses by the deadlines set in the rules.
No response came from any companies in China or from the Government of China. No one asked for a hearing. Because of the lack of response, the Department of Commerce moved to an expedited review.
What Was Reviewed
The order covers all wooden cabinets and vanities that are made in China. The detailed scope of the products in the order is found in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. This document is public and can be read online at the Department of Commerce website.
Final Results
The Department determined that ending (revoking) the CVD order would mean countervailable subsidies would likely start again. Subsidies are when the government helps pay to make products cheaper to export.
| Producers/Exporters | Subsidy Rate (Percent ad valorem) |
|---|---|
| The Ancientree Cabinet Co., Ltd. | 13.33 |
| Dalian Meisen Woodworking Co., Ltd. | 18.27 |
| Rizhao Foremost Woodwork Manufacturing Co. | 31.18 |
| Henan AiDiJia Furniture Co., Ltd. | 293.45 |
| Deway International Trade Co., Ltd. | 293.45 |
| All Others | 20.93 |
Administrative Protective Order (APO)
This notice also tells interested parties to follow the rules about handling private information from the case. They must return or destroy sensitive materials on time, or risk penalties.
How to Read More
Full details of all topics covered, including the background, history, and decision, are in the Issues and Decision Memorandum. This document is available to the public at https://access.trade.gov.
When Does This Start?
This decision applies starting July 2, 2025.
Who Made the Decision?
Christopher Abbott, the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy and Negotiations, signed the notice for the Department of Commerce.
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