US finds Chinese wood mouldings subsidies; CVD review underway
The U.S. Department of Commerce has issued preliminary findings that Chinese producers and exporters of wood mouldings and millwork products received countervailable subsidies during 2024. Commerce has also rescinded the countervailing duty (CVD) administrative review for 22 companies. The preliminary results are open for public comment before final determination.
Photo: Peter Xie / Pexels# US Countervailing Duty Review: Chinese Wood Mouldings and Millwork Products
On May 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce published preliminary results of a countervailing duty administrative review covering wood mouldings and millwork products from China. The period under review spans January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
Preliminary Findings
Commerce preliminarily determined that countervailable subsidies were provided to certain producers and exporters of wood mouldings and millwork products from the People's Republic of China. This finding triggers potential duty rate adjustments and enforcement action against affected Chinese suppliers.
Partial Rescission
The review includes a partial rescission with respect to 22 companies. While the source does not detail the criteria for rescission, this typically means those companies are no longer subject to the ongoing review or that their rates will be determined separately.
Next Steps for Stakeholders
Commerce has invited interested parties—including importers, domestic producers, and foreign manufacturers—to submit comments on the preliminary results. These comments will inform Commerce's final determination, which may result in modified countervailing duty rates on affected products.
Wood mouldings and millwork products are classified under HS Chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood). Importers of these products from China should prepare for potential duty adjustments and ensure accurate tariff classification and valuation declarations.
What this means for shippers
Importers of Chinese wood mouldings and millwork products must monitor Commerce's final determination, expected following the comment period. Budget for potential CVD rate increases retroactive to January 2024 and verify that your suppliers are not among the 22 rescinded companies. Review your landed-cost calculations now and audit recent entries for proper duty deposits. /landed-cost
