Author: Lauren
Monthly Update: March 2021
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 »