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Use this website to learn more about IWPA’s programs and the positive role industry plays in supporting sustainable forest management in our world's great forests. You can also search for certain species or products from ipe decking, brazilian cherry (jatoba) flooring, and african mahogany (khaya) lumber to meranti and birch plywood with the assurance that products provided by IWPA members meet your environmental and quality specifications.
International Wood Advertising Available Until July 15
Stories being worked on for the upcoming issue range from government procurement and exciting exterior applications to the many applications for imported plywood. Architects and designer insight into the specification of exotic woods and new trends gains added prominence in this year's issue and so does a new special feature on exotic floors and decks.
Enhanced distribution of 15,000 users, distributors and specifiers of plywood, lumber, veneer, flooring, decking, including new online digital version generates significant sales opportunities for the industry. Learn more and contact us now to obtain your priority placement. Read media planner.
IWPA 2010 Convention Set for April 28-30, 2010 in Miami Beach
Update your calendar with IWPA's new 2010 convention dates. Scheduled now for April 28-30, 2010 at the Eden Roc in beautiful, sunny Miami Beach, Florida. You can access additional information about the convention here
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CARB and EPA Formaldehyde Update for Members
California Announces extension of sell-through dates for distributors and retailers of composite wood products manufactured before January 1, 2009. See annoucement here.
Review IWPA's formaldehyde FAQ's on what importers need to know.
Lacey Due Diligence Packet Available for Members
To maintain the highest standards and protections for its members in sourcing and trading imported wood products IWPA releases voluntary due diligence guidelines and resources for members. Read more.
Access the U.S. Government's Lacey Act page here.
Do You Know The Answer To 10 + 2?
10 + 2 is the Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  10 + 2 requires importers or their agents to submit an Importer Security Filing with eight data elements, no later than 24 hours before the cargo is laden aboard a vessel destined for the United States. View CBP power point slides. View the FAQ. To stay up-to-date on new developments visit the Customs and Border Protection website.
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Imported Wood Becomes International Wood
Special Flooring Feature Added
International Wood (IW), formerly titled Imported Wood, is IWPA's award winning design guide and sourcing directory. After five successful editions of Imported Wood, the name was changed to better reflect the integration of woods from around the world with U.S. manufacturing and distribution.
The 2008 edition was just released in a digital format. The next edition releases in late summer, 2009. Learn more about advertising, read past editions, or subscribe here.
Read August 2008 Imported Wood
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