The American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) received notice from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing that the Chinese Government hasĀ extended the tariff exclusionsĀ for 65 U.S. products, including hardwood lumber and logs,Ā through September 16, 2021.
According to AHEC, U.S. hardwood logs and lumber were the only agricultural products included in the extension.Ā AHEC is working with the embassy to clarify all HS codes involved, the following preliminary list has been identified:Ā
- 44039100Ā Other oak logs
- 44039960Ā North American hardwood logs
- 44079100Ā Jointed-end, other oak lumber
- 44079100Ā Non jointed-end, other oak lumber
- 44079400Ā Cherry lumber, with thickness over 6 mm
- 44079500Ā Ash lumber, with thickness over 6 mm
- 44079930Ā Other North American hardwood lumber with thickness over 6 mmĀ
Source: Hardwood Federation