US Commerce finds no shipments of Chinese hardwood plywood in two review periods
The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that no shipments of certain hardwood plywood products from China occurred during two periods of review: June 17, 2020–September 25, 2021, and January 1–December 31, 2024. As a result, Commerce is rescinding antidumping duty reviews for 74 companies. This preliminary finding means those companies may no longer face active AD duty investigations for these products, though the determination remains subject to comment and final review.
Photo: Diana ✨ / PexelsNo Chinese hardwood plywood shipments found in dual review periods
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced on April 24, 2026, that it preliminarily found no shipments of certain hardwood plywood products from China during two distinct periods of review, triggering a partial rescission of antidumping duty reviews affecting 74 companies.
"The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) preliminarily finds that there were no shipments of certain hardwood plywood products (hardwood plywood) from the People's Republic of China (China) during the period of review (POR) covering the periods June 17, 2020, through September 25, 2021, and January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024."
The two review windows span nearly four years of total review time. The first covers roughly 15 months (mid-2020 through mid-2021), while the second covers the full calendar year 2024. Commerce's preliminary determination addresses ongoing antidumping duty investigations initiated under previous trade remedy proceedings.
Rescission affects 74 companies
Based on the finding of no shipments, Commerce is rescinding these reviews in part with respect to 74 companies. Rescission removes those companies from the scope of active antidumping duty proceedings during the reviewed periods, potentially eliminating or suspending duty collection and compliance obligations for affected exporters and importers sourcing hardwood plywood from those firms.
The determination is preliminary and invites formal comment from interested parties—including importers, domestic producers, trade associations, and exporters—before a final decision is issued.
What this means for shippers
If you import hardwood plywood from China, this preliminary ruling may reduce antidumping duty exposure on shipments from the 74 rescinded companies, though duties may remain applicable to other Chinese suppliers. Verify your supplier's status in the final determination and check landed cost calculations once the order is finalized, as AD duty rates can significantly impact total import costs. Confirm HS classification (Chapter 44 hardwood products) and ensure proper customs documentation reflects the correct exporter and any applicable rate relief.
