The release of formaldehyde from particleboard specified in the new US law shall not exceed 0.09mg/kg, which is 1000 times higher than the national standard. With the increase in the number of supply chain companies that can meet the standards, the cost pressure brought about by the initial introduction of standards has gradually been reduced, and currently only accounts for about 1.5% of the total cost. On July 1 this year, the United States "Standard Wood Products Formaldehyde Act" was implemented for one year. The most demanding environmental protection bill to date has caused many Chinese furniture exporters to complain. Now, one year has passed, has the export enterprise adapted to the strict standards? After the establishment of the new threshold, what problems does the export enterprise face? The reporter has conducted an in-depth interview. Investigating the status of the furniture companies in the United States, the environmental standards to improve the pressure gradually faded The good news is that most export companies have indicated that they have adapted to the new standards, and the resulting cost pressures are gradually being digested by the industry. The current improvement of environmental standards is no longer an obstacle for exporting companies. On the contrary, rising domestic costs, competition in emerging countries, and increased trade barriers are the real problems that companies are scratching their heads. Environmental standards increase pressure and fade away The time goes back to a year ago. The United States announced that from July 1, 2011, the "Compound Standards for Composite Wood Products" was officially implemented, in which the formaldehyde limit standard was greatly improved, and the release standard was even higher than 1000 times of the current national standards in major countries. The most demanding environmental protection bill in history. "The implementation of the new standard has led to a 20% increase in the cost of China's exports of wood products to the United States, an increase of 5% to 10%. At that time, it did feel a lot of pressure." Chen Yuming of the Export Department of Fujian Province Furniture Import and Export Corporation said. The cost of raw materials increased by 8%, coupled with the increase in domestic labor costs, which led to a low export profit to the US. Zhang Guangwei, manager of Futian Furniture Products (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd., also said that the company had decided not to expand the US market and set out to find Emerging Markets. It is understood that the United States "Composite Wood Products Formaldehyde Standards Act" came into effect on January 3, 2011 and implemented step by step. It is worth mentioning that since July 1 last year, the formaldehyde limit standard of the bill has been greatly improved. Taking particleboard as an example, China's current national standards are formulated with reference to the EU's limited standards. The formaldehyde emission should not exceed 90mg/kg, and the release of formaldehyde in the particleboard of the new US law should not exceed 0.09mg/kg, which is 1000 times higher than the national standard. . But after a year of running-in, most companies have now adapted to the new standards. "The new environmental standards introduced by the United States are implemented in stages, which allows the company to adapt." Chen Yiming added that the requirement is not an improvement of technical standards, and it is not difficult for enterprises. Lv Zhongqi, chairman of Allstate (Fujian) Co., Ltd., also agreed with the above statement. He also said that with the increase in the number of supply chain companies that can meet the standards, the cost pressure brought about by the initial introduction of the standard is gradually reduced, and currently only accounts for the total cost. About 1.5%. Overall, the improvement of environmental standards has not constituted an obstacle to exports. Chen Yiming also said that “the wool is on the sheepâ€, the rising cost of plates and raw materials eventually leads to a corresponding increase in the quotation. Due to the small proportion, they are passed on to the customers, and they are basically acceptable. At present, the impact on the enterprises is small. . Internal and external troubles coexist "Compared with the pressure brought by the improvement of environmental protection standards, the increasing international trade barriers and rising domestic costs are important factors that restrict the development of export furniture." Zhang Guangwei said that the days of Chinese furniture companies in the United States have become more and more recent. Not good. In recent years, the United States has frequently resorted to imported furniture and other wood products: the Consumer Product Safety Enhancement Act introduced in 2008 significantly increased the technical requirements for all possible contact with children under the age of 12 for the US market; April 2010 The amendment to the Lacey Act, which came into effect on the 1st, requires wood importers to provide proof of the legal source of timber every time they import plants or forest products; in November 2010, the US International Trade Commission decided to go through the sunset review. Maintaining the existing anti-dumping tax order for furniture that I lost to the US wooden bedroom (decoration renderings), except for 13 Chinese companies, they obtained a separate tax rate of 43.23%, and other Chinese companies have a tax rate of 216.01%. "Now the rising labor costs in the country have made the country's competitive advantage in Southeast Asia (renovation effect map) prominent, coupled with the increasingly demanding requirements of some American customers, resulting in lower and lower profits for the company." Zhang Guangwei said that despite the US furniture market demand Large, but for cost considerations, companies have not chosen to expand the US market, but have been seeking emerging markets. Lv Zhongqi also said that in the past two years, due to the consideration of profits, enterprises have to give up some low-end orders. At the same time, domestic consumption is sluggish, the cost pressure of enterprises can not be passed on to the downstream, and they can only digest themselves and develop more and more. The harder it is. “The reduction of orders is not the result of a single factor.†Chen Yiming said that the US dollar is still very strong at present, and the internationalization of the RMB is long. This is very unfavorable for foreign trade companies. The risk of liquidation through third countries is too high. Chen Yiming also pointed out that there are currently two problems plaguing enterprises: First, there is a lack of multiple sales promotion channels. Enterprises can only participate in large-scale exhibitions like the Canton Fair, and there are no professional exhibitions for small and medium-sized furniture companies. Second, he hopes that the government will increase the subsidies for the import of solid wood trees. Because the imported foreign trees are relatively stable and the quality is relatively high, the use of imported timber to produce furniture for re-export is also one of the ways to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises. Lv Zhongqi also said that in the face of fierce market competition and deteriorating external environment, enterprises strictly organize production according to the technical standards of the new US bill; on the other hand, they actively diversify international markets to diversify export risks. At the same time, increase investment in product design and development, export targeted products for consumer habits in different markets, and develop new product lines to enhance competitive advantage. Bait Station,Bird Feeder,Box Trap,Animal Snare Hebei Liebang Metal Products Co.,Ltd , https://www.lbtraps.com