Commerce Dept. Announces Preliminary Duties on Hardwood

Sterling, VA, January 22, 2026-"On January 16, the U.S. Department of Commerce released its preliminary affirmative countervailing duty findings on hardwood and decorative plywood after identifying significant subsidies provided by the governments of China, Indonesia, and Vietnam,” reports the Decorative Hardwoods Association.

“Commerce calculated preliminary countervailing duties of 81.34% on imports from China, 2.40% to 128.66% on imports from Indonesia, and 4.37% to 26.75% on imports from Vietnam. These rates will be added to existing tariffs on products from these countries and will be charged as soon as the decision is published in the Federal Register.

“In addition, preliminary antidumping rates are scheduled to be announced in late February 2026. Final rulings are expected in early May.”

According to industry sources, this action will not impact engineered hardwood flooring due to HTSU exemption codes.