The Department of Commerce postponed its preliminary determination in the countervailing duty investigation of certain softwood lumber products from Canada (Case C-122-858). Postponements extend the statutory preliminary phase timeline under 19 U.S.C. 1671, typically to allow for additional fact development or to align with related investigations.

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Review Snapshot

Scope: HS 44 / CA / CVD (Countervailing Duty) / Certain softwood lumber products
Question: Does this source change alter exposure, timing, or review priority for HS 44 / CA / CVD (Countervailing Duty) / Certain softwood lumber products?
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What Changed

Event type: Adcvd Preliminary
Restriction: Import
Target goods: Certain softwood lumber products
Target countries: CA

Legal / Policy Context

Legal basis

19 U.S.C. 1671 et seq. (Countervailing Duty Act)Section 703 of the Tariff Act of 1930

Policy instruments

CVD (Countervailing Duty)

Practical Takeaways

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Source Trail

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