Canada Lumber Duties Return in Another Chapter of the Trade Dispute
Published Date: 10/19/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce found that Canadian softwood lumber producers got unfair government help during 2024. Because of this, extra duties (taxes) will apply to their lumber imports starting October 19, 2026. This affects Canadian exporters and U.S. buyers, making lumber a bit pricier and leveling the playing field for American producers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Countervailing Duties Begin October 19, 2026
You should know that extra countervailing duties will apply to certain softwood lumber imports from Canada starting October 19, 2026. The Department of Commerce found subsidies for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 and directed that duties be applied beginning on the publication date.
Specific Duty Rates for Named Companies
Commerce set company-specific ad valorem countervailable subsidy rates for the 2024 period: Resolute FP Canada Inc. and affiliates — 12.42%; West Fraser Mills Ltd. and affiliates — 15.31%; and a review-specific rate of 14.11% for 215 non-selected Canadian companies listed in Appendix II.
Cash Deposit Rules and Which Rate Applies
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will collect cash deposits of estimated countervailing duties on shipments entered or withdrawn for consumption on or after the publication date (October 19, 2026). Cash deposit rates will equal the company-specific rates from the final results (unless below 0.50% then zero); if both producer and exporter have different rates, the higher rate applies; if only one has a rate, that rate applies; and the cash deposit rate for all other producers/exporters will remain 14.19%.
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