Coastal Specialty Forest Products has filed a lawsuit in the US Court of International Trade challenging a Customs determination that it evaded antidumping and countervailing duties on Canadian softwood lumber shipped through New Zealand. US Customs originally made its determination in May 2026 and upheld it following an administrative review in September. The importer argues that the lumber underwent sufficient processing in New Zealand to be exempt from the duties. [to access the full story a MLex subscription is required]