IWPA provides a comprehensive library of tools, training, and reference materials to support every aspect of the imported wood products trade.
Exclusive publications, compliance training, webinars, and advocacy updates.
Import statistics, species data, sustainability information, and trade education available to the wider industry.
Quickly connect with companies that supply the products you seek. Search by product, species, and business activity.
IWPA publications and voluntary standards for industry users, importers, buyers and suppliers of imported wood products. Most documents are available in hard copy and/or pdf format.
IWPA’s Media Interview Preparation Guide is for members preparing for interactions with the press. The guide walks you through steps you can take before, during, and after an interview to achieve the best possible outcome.
IWPA’s Wood Trade Compliance Training and Due Diligence Tools courses provide attendees with a comprehensive analysis of the requirements of the Lacey Act and other laws relevant to trade in wood products.
This Fact Sheet is for importers of Composite Wood Products sold in California. It explains the requirements of California’s regulation on reducing formaldehyde emissions from Composite Wood Products, known as CARB, and includes a helpful importer checklist.
Updates and background information about IWPA’s advocacy on critical legal and regulatory issues affecting the imported wood products industry.
This enhancement enables ocean carriers, importers, exporters and consignees utilizing ocean transportation to manage their own requests for electronic vessel manifest confidentiality via the online application, located on CBP.gov.
Access to IWPA’s official logos for members-only and Logo Guidelines and Placement Regulations
This list was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Includes common names with corresponding scientific name and area of origin. Developed to facilitate the flow of goods through U.S. ports.
Globally-sourced wood products are a critical input in many North American industries. Their performance characteristics and competitive cost make them the material of choice for job creators in homebuilding, boat and recreational vehicle manufacturing, and instrument making.
Utilization of Lesser Known Species (LKS) helps to promote sustainable forest management and provides a critical economic incentive for local communities to manage forests rather than convert them to farms and ranches.
IWPA’s Wood Trade Compliance Training and Due Diligence Tools courses provide attendees with a comprehensive analysis of the requirements of the Lacey Act and other laws relevant to trade in wood products.
Access course materials and resources relevant to trade in wood products from IWPA’s Due Diligence Training.
Trees are an amazing renewable resource. By supporting legal and sustainable harvesting of international wood products, you are supporting well-managed forests and local economies throughout the world.
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