Daily updates on the state of the timber markets, delivered straight to your inbox.

May 16, 2018

China cuts down on imported logs tax; stops wood waste imports

According to a joint press release from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, the Ministry of Commerce, the State Development and Reform Commission and The General Administration of Customs, the rules on wood waste imports will be changed.  An official notice ‘Adjustment of the Imported Waste Management Catalog’ has been released detailing which solid waste can no longer be imported. As of 31 December 2018 banned waste include 32 kinds of solid waste such as scrap hardware, scrap automobile parts, smelting slag and waste plastic. A further group of products including wood residues will be banned as of ...

Register for unlimited access

We work hard to bring you the latest news in the world of international wood industry. The article you are currently reading is available only to registered users.

By registering you gain access to:

  • Thousands of quality articles
  • In-depth analyses of market trends
  • Exclusive market price insights
  • And much more!

Checkout Options
All this for only 290 EURO/year!
Create Profile
password strength indicator
Billing Method
Billing Address
Checkout Now

Newsletter

Daily updates on the state of the timber markets, delivered straight to your inbox.