U.S. Department of Commerce Finds Chinese Plywood Sold at Low Prices

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The United States Department of Commerce has released a report. It states that hardwood and decorative plywood from China is being sold in the U.S. at prices below the actual value. This is known as “less than fair value” sales. The decision was announced on July 21, 2026.

Investigation Timeframe

The investigation covered sales from October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. The report did not change from a previous announcement made on March 2, 2026.

Scope of Products

The products under investigation include plywood from China. The investigation focused on whether these products were being sold at unfairly low prices.

Findings and Decisions

Two companies were primarily investigated: Linyi Evergreen Wood Co., Ltd. and Xuzhou Shelter Import and Export Co., Ltd. These companies did not cooperate by responding to questionnaires. As a result, they are part of a larger group known as the “China-wide entity.” This group includes several other companies that also did not cooperate.

Because these companies did not cooperate, the Department of Commerce used “adverse facts available.” This means they assumed the companies were selling at unfair prices.

Critical Circumstances

The Department of Commerce also found “critical circumstances” exist. This means they believe that large shipments of plywood were sold at unfair prices in a short time. This could harm the U.S. market.

Suspension of Liquidation

Goods will continue to be held, not sold, until the issue is resolved. This applies to products that entered the U.S. starting from December 2, 2025.

Final Margin Rates

The dumping margins, or the amount by which selling prices are below the normal value, were set. Different rates apply to various Chinese companies. For example, the margin for many companies was 187.27 percent. It implies that these products were being sold at very low prices.

Future Steps

The final decision will involve the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC). They will check if the U.S. wood industry is hurt because of cheap plywood from China. If they agree with Commerce’s findings, an antidumping order will be issued.

Conclusion

The U.S. government’s actions show strong efforts to ensure fair trading practices. The decision aims to protect U.S. businesses from unfair competition. Further measures will depend on the ITC’s final decision.

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