Winnebago loses fight as Washington triples plywood duties

The US will impose antidumping and countervailing duties on Indonesian plywood, raising the rate from 18.10% to 58.93% for most shipments. The International Trade Commission voted against the RV industry's argument on 19 August that no domestic alternative exists for the 2.7–3.6 mm lauan used in motorhome roofs, sidewalls and floors. Importers have paid one duty since 2 March, with the countervailing duty suspended on 22 May. A final report is due by 28 September.