The Furniture Retailers of America (FRA) will be holding a special briefing on the implications for retailers and importers of the trade petition against Chinese wooden bedroom furniture.

The briefing will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday, April 22, 2004 in Noble's Restaurant, 101 S Main Street, High Point, NC. The event is open to all retailers and importers. Remarks will be made by retailers, importers, and legal counsel.

Starting as early as June 17, Chinese bedroom furniture imports could be subject to massive import duties because a group of domestic manufacturers have filed a petition with the U.S. government against Chinese wooden bedroom furniture. FRA members will provide an update on the current status of the trade petition; the potential impact on retailers and consumers; dates that importers and retailers need to know for posting bonds and completing paper work required by U.S. Customs if preliminary duties are imposed; and, actions that retailers can take to fight this petition.