Commerce Tweaks Canadian Lumber Duties After Review Goof
Published Date: 9/11/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce fixed some small mistakes in the review of duties on softwood lumber from Canada for 2023. This means companies involved might see slight changes in the money they owe or get back. The review covers all softwood lumber imports from Canada during the whole year of 2023.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Corrections to Lumber Duty Results
The Department of Commerce amended the final results of the 2023 antidumping duty review for certain softwood lumber from Canada to correct ministerial and typographical errors. The review covers imports from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, and companies involved may see slight changes in the amount of duties they owe or are refunded.
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