Quotas? Canadians bypass them by 'adding value.'(pre-drilled stud trade)

Article Abstract:

Canadian lumber producers have increased exports of pre-drilled studs to US because the 1996 lumber trade agreement between US-Canada does not include export quotas for remanned lumber. This situation has an economic impact on US lumber manufacturers but it pleases home builders looking for low-cost lumber for their construction projects. The US Coalition for Fair Lumber Imports is pressing US Customs to make changes in lumber trade ruling.

Trade Regulations NEC, International trade regulation, United States. Customs and Border Protection

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US, Canada close in on lumber-trade deal

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British Columbia may charge an export tax on lumber sent to the US while Quebec will increase its timber prices on lumber sent to the US to maintain trade between Canada and the US. Commercial timberland in Canada is primarily government-owned with fees based on wood product market prices. US mills consider this economic policy to be a subsidy. Canadian lumber production is expected to decrease as new environmental regulations are enacted.

Bilateral Trade Negotiations, Trade negotiations

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Charges swirl as lumber deal starts fourth year

Article Abstract:

Canadian government is protesting the US Customs Service's reclassification of predrilled studs as builders' joinery due to its impact on quotas of Canadian lumber exports covered by the US-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement. The US Customs is also planning to reclassify other value-added lumber products from Canada and include them in export quotas. Canadians are planning to restart negotiations of the US-Canada lumber export agreement.

United States, Canada, Export Controls-Other, Export controls, United States. Customs Service

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