In remanding the ITC decision for further consideration, the judge found that the commission failed to consider the magnitude of the dumping margins in its determination of no material injury.

In addition, it failed to consider the magnitude of the subsidy margins in its determination of no threat of material injury.
Jeff Levin, counsel for the coalition of US producers, expressed pleasure with the court’s decision.

Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association (HPVA) president Kip Howlet said: "Dumping Chinese-made products at 50-125% into our markets presumptively harms US producers. Any other decision defies simple logic."