The Hardwood Federation recently reported that the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has received notice from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing that the Chinese Government has extended the tariff exclusions for 65 U.S. products, including hardwood lumber and logs, through September 16th, 2021.
According to AHEC, U.S. hardwood logs and lumber were the only agricultural products included in the extension. AHEC is working with the embassy to clarify all HS codes involved but they believe it includes most, if not all species that were originally hit with tariffs. They have identified the following preliminary list:
44039100 Other Oak logs
44039960 North American hardwood logs
44079100 Jointed-end, other Oak lumber
44079100 Non jointed-end, other Oak lumber
44079400 Cherry lumber, with thickness over 6mm
44079500 Ash lumber, with thickness over 6mm
44079930 Other North American hardwood lumber with thickness over 6mm
The Hardwood Federation will continue to work with AHEC and provide support as appropriate.
For updates, visit www.hardwoodfederation.com and www.ahec.org.
