Author: Lauren
SLB Assessment Increase Ruling Published in the Federal Register
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) is pleased to announce the final notice approving the assessment increase for Softwood Lumber Research, Promotion, Consumer Education and Industry Information Order was published in the Federal Register on February 25, 2021. The new rate will go into effect on April 1, 2021. This rule amends the Softwood Lumber Research,… Read more »
Monthly Update: February 2021
Importers of Record, You May Be Entitled to a Refund
The SLB is processing refunds due to importers for the 2020 calendar year. As you are aware, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection began collecting assessments on all imported softwood lumber covered under the Softwood Lumber Checkoff on July 1, 2020, on behalf of the SLB. Companies do not have to pay assessments on their first 15… Read more »
Monthly Update: January 2021
Monthly Update: December 2020
SLB Q3 2020 Report Now Available
The Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) recently published its 2020 Q3 Quarterly Report, which recaps the SLB’s progress in growing incremental demand for the softwood lumber industry. The dramatically changing market conditions, and evolving supply chain dynamics in the construction sector, necessitated a review and refinement of the SLB’s go-to-market strategy. In Q3 2020, the SLB… Read more »