High urgency

Hardwood and Decorative Plywood From Indonesia: Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination

Commerce issued a final affirmative countervailing duty determination on hardwood and decorative plywood from Indonesia, finding countervailable subsidies. Importers will face cash deposit requirements at rates specified in the determination.

Aforeworn detected this change in the International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) space on July 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Importers, customs brokers, and manufacturers of hardwood and decorative plywood from Indonesia. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective upon publication in the Federal Register (July 21, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors International Trade & Tariffs (ITC / CBP / USTR) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Final affirmative countervailing duty determination; importers must now post cash deposits at the applicable subsidy rate.

Who it affects

Importers, customs brokers, and manufacturers of hardwood and decorative plywood from Indonesia.

What you must do

Determine the specific cash deposit rate for your imports and adjust customs entry procedures accordingly.

Deadline

Effective upon publication in the Federal Register (July 21, 2026).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/21/2026-14609/hardwood-and-decorative-plywood-from-indonesia-final-affirmative-countervailing-duty-determination

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