Preference for local timber and lumber procurement in Alaska, USA
Trade barrier summary
Alaska state law requires government agencies to procure lumber and timber locally.
Products may be procured from suppliers outside of Alaska if they are:
- 7% less expensive
- of comparable quality.
This reduces market access opportunities for UK exporters of timber and lumber.
Sectors affected
- Agriculture, horticulture, fisheries and pets
- Advanced engineering
- Consumer and retail
Resolved
No
Date reported
8 August 2019
Last updated
22 December 2021
Public ID
PID-G3NVNG
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