FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS

The Canadian government has adopted more stringent requirements for corded window coverings in an effort to reduce the risk of strangulation posed to children by these products. Currently, a corded window covering product may not be manufactured, imported, advertised or sold in Canada if it does not meet the requirements for safety and labelling set out in the relevant Canadian standard. More

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated the preliminary phase of antidumping and countervailing injury investigations of mainland Chinese ceramic tiles classified under a number of subheadings in HTSUS headings 6905, 6907 and 6914. More

The higher the household income, the higher the proportion of Chinese consumers have purchased bespoke products, with the portion of those having ordered custom furniture reached 52%. Sam Ke, president of Suofeiya Home Collection, spoke about the latest trends in the mainland custom-furniture market, consumer demands and preferences. More

The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated the preliminary phase of antidumping and countervailing injury investigations of wooden cabinets and vanities classified under HTSUS 9403.40.9060, 9403.60.8081 and 9403.90.7080 from mainland China. More