What does Preamble of Forestry Protection Act of 2026 do?

This bill aims to reduce duties and import restrictions on certain forestry products. A 50 percent reduction is proposed if an importer can demonstrate the product contains 100 percent raw wood material originating in the United States. The bill's purpose is to address duties and import restrictions related to forestry products.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Forestry Protection Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Forestry Protection Act of 2026.

What does TARIFF REDUCTION FOR GOODS CONTAINING 100 PERCENT UNITED STATES of Forestry Protection Act of 2026 do?

This section establishes a 50 percent reduction in duties and covered import restrictions for finished forestry products. The reduction applies if an importer demonstrates that the product contains 100 percent raw wood material originating in the United States. The Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection must issue regulations within 90 days of enactment to implement this section, including verification and fraud prevention procedures. “Covered import restriction” is defined as a fee, other than a duty or other tariff, paid by an importer. “Covered trade law” includes specific sections of the Tariff Act of 1930, the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the Trade Act of 1974, and the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. “Finished forestry product” refers to articles classified under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings (4408 through 4421) manufactured outside the U.S. from raw wood material. “Raw wood material” means products classified under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings (4401 through 4407) that have undergone limited processing (sawing, chipping, or drying).

What does NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR IMPOSITION OR MODIFICATION OF DUTY of Forestry Protection Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to establish a notification requirement for the imposition or modification of duties or other import restrictions on finished forestry products. The President must publish a notice in the Federal Register at least 90 days before such an imposition or modification takes effect. The notice must include the duty or restriction rate, the relevant covered trade law, affected product codes, justification, and the proposed effective date. Interested parties are provided a 60-day period to submit written comments to the President. The term 'covered trade law' includes sections 338 of the Tariff Act, section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, sections 122 or 301(b) of the Trade Act, and section 203 of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. ’Finished forestry product’ is defined as articles manufactured from raw wood material, classifiable under specific Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes (4401-4407 and others).

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Forestry Protection Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/29/2026

Author: Richard McCormick (R-GA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reduces duties and import restrictions by up to 50 percent on finished forestry products manufactured outside the U.S. if they contain 100 percent raw wood material originating in the United States.
The bill requires the President to provide 90 days’ notice and solicit public comments before imposing or modifying duties or import restrictions on finished forestry products.
The bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to define key terms like 'finished forestry product' and 'raw wood material' and to specify which trade laws apply to these provisions.

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