Basic takeaways from the first administrative review
- The new duty rate that will apply to exports from most companies subject to the first administrative review is 8.99 %, compared to the current rate of 20.23 %. - Certain companies will also receive company-specific rates .
- The new rates will apply on a going forward basis to softwood lumber exports to the United States from companies that were subject to the first Administrative Review .
- Once any challenges before CUSMA Chapter 10 or U . S . courts have been resolved , these new duty rates will apply retroactively to softwood lumber exports to the U . S . from companies that were subject to the first Administrative Review .
The Pallet Foundation Project Focus : PDS Multiple Languages
Written by Grace Johnson , Manager of Policy and Public Relations
The wood packaging industry comprises a growing , diverse workforce , and the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association ( NWPCA ) is committed to unifying and enhancing this global workforce . One example of this commitment is the addition of multiple languages to the Pallet Design System™ ( PDS ) program in 2018 .
By allowing packing designers to input data in their native language , PDS becomes more accessible , more valuable , and increases the efficiency of many multicultural workforces . The full user interface and design analyses are available in Dutch , English , French ,
German , Italian , Portuguese , Spanish , and Swedish . The PDS user can also design a pallet in one language and printout the complete analyses in another language . PDS is an analysis , design , and marketing tool available exclusively from NWPCA . Backed by over thirty years of research and development , PDS allows users to design the optimum pallet by scientifically determining the safe load carrying capacity , performance , and material quantity needed . The program enables wood pallet manufacturers to help their customers reduce costs and product damage and increase safety throughout the unit load handling system . ( Cont ' d on Page 20 )
NOVEMBER 2020