Flooring Interviews

Kip Howlett Discusses the Increase in Duties with Chinese Engineered Hardwood Flooring

Kip Howlett Discusses the Increase in Duties with Chinese Engineered Hardwood Flooring

August 2, 2019—Kip Howlett, President of the Decorative Hardwoods Association, and Kemp Harr discuss the significant increase in anti-dumping duties that are being retroactively levied on all Chinese engineered hardwood flooring. These duties, when added to the Section 301 tariffs, significantly alter the cost basis of these products. Listen to the interview for more details as well as what the association is doing to promote real wood products versus the look alike alternatives.