USTR Directs CBP to Block Imports of Peruvian Timber From Company Linked With Illegal Harvests
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Oct. 19 directed CBP to block timber imports from Peruvian timber exporter Inversiones Oroza after illegally harvested timber was found in its supply chain, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. Last year,…
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the U.S. Interagency Committee on Trade in Timber Products from Peru (Timber Committee), formed under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Forest Sector Governance Annex, requested that Peru verify that a specific timber shipment from that company complied with all applicable Peruvian laws and regulations. Peru’s verification process found that “significant portions” of the shipment weren’t compliant with Peruvian law, regulations and other measures on harvest and trade in timber products, USTR said. Specifically, the Timber Committee directed that CBP deny entry to Oroza shipments for three years or until the committee determines the company has complied with all relevant laws, regulations and other applicable measures, USTR said.