***Please note, if you are a renewing supplier, please make sure to check the country of incorporation list. We update the form periodically so if you once put "Other" as an option, the country you selected might have been added in the meantime.
If your EIN number is the same as your TIN number, then fill out the same number for both fields.
*Describe your business or process for procuring the raw material associated with products sold to NWH. This question relates to your companies level of integration from the end product to source forest.
Indicate all certifications applicable to the products being sold to NWH
Seller warrants that they have clear title to all wood products (e.g., logs, lvl, plywood) sold to Northwest Hardwoods (NWH); that all wood products are free from all liens and encumbrances, or claims upon which liens and encumbrances may be based. Seller agrees to hold NWH harmless from all liabilities, losses, costs, fees, damage, suits and actions resulting from quality, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, storage and/or handling of the seller's products to NWH.
Seller acknowledges and declares that:
a) To the best of the seller’s knowledge, the supplied material was sourced legally or harvested with authorization from the appropriate government agency (where required).
b) As requested by NWH, the seller will make all reasonable attempts to provide information to identify the forest management unit(s) relating to the origin of the raw material (Forest Practice Permit/Notification, Timber Brand/Mark, Forest Tenure number) and the whole supply chain of the supplied material. It is acknowledged this will NOT include confidential financial information.
c) For the purposes of the chain of custody certification, should an on-site inspection be required to confirm the fiber sourcing (i.e., geographic origin, legality of harvest. and/or supply chain), the Seller will provide reasonable assistance to facilitate the inspection by NWH or by a relevant third-party certification organization.
NWH values its reputation for conducting business honestly and with integrity and is committed to obey the law wherever it conducts business. We expect our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, including laws relating to employment, human rights, the environment, and health and safety.
NWH Supplier Code of Ethics: https://nwh.com/supplier-code-of-ethics/
By signing below the Supplier acknowledges they have read and will adhere to NWH Supplier Code of Ethics standards.
NWH specifically prohibits the use of forced labor by its suppliers. The Supplier is required to comply with the requirements of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Pub. L. No. 117-78, 135 Stat. 1525 (2021) (UFLPA).
The UFLPA was enacted on December 23, 2021, to strengthen the prohibition against the importation of goods made with forced labor into the United States and to end the systematic use of forced labor in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang) of China. The enactment of the UFLPA, along with the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended (18 U.S.C. § 1307), are utilized to prevent the importation of goods into the United States that were mined, produced, or manufactured with forced labor in the People's Republic of China.
The following link lists those Entities (and their known industry) the U.S. government has identified as being in violation of the UFLPA. Products mined, produced, or manufactured in Xinjiang or by any of these Entities are not allowed into the U.S. In addition, any products containing ingredients, components, or parts from Xinjiang or any of these Entities are also not allowed.
https://www.dhs.gov/uflpa-entity-list
Additionally, due to recent concerns raised about certain other suppliers to the flooring industry, NWH wants to ensure its suppliers are not sourcing products from JuFeng New Materials Vietnam.
By signing, the Supplier confirms they do not and will not procure any products or ingredients or components of products, from any of the Entities listed below or from Jufeng New Materials Vietnam, nor does the Supplier procure any products from any companies located in the Xinjiang Region of China. The Suppler further understands the obligation to certify its supply chain and confirm that none of its upstream suppliers or subcontractors procures from any of these Entities.
The provisions of the Lacey Act require compliance with all applicable national and international laws or regulations that protect, or that regulate the theft of plants; the taking of plants from a park, forest reserve, or other officially protected area; the taking of plants from an officially designated area; and the taking of plants without, or contrary to, required authorization. They also require that plants and plant products have not been obtained without the payment of appropriate royalties, taxes, or stumpage fees, as required by applicable national laws or regulations.
When sourcing raw material or timber products (e.g., lumber, plywood) a Due Diligence program is required to demonstrate that the timber and/or timber products present a negligible risk of having been illegally harvested; the country, region or forest management unit of origin of the timber and/or timber products can be ascertained; the suppliers of timber and/or timber products are legally registered and are legally authorized to perform relevant commercial activities; and the timber species purchased, processed and/or traded are clearly identified and are not legally protected species, unless covered by a valid CITES certificate.
Seller warrants that all wood products (e.g., lumber, plywood) were sourced legally, that applicable taxes and fees have been paid, and that the material sold to NWH is compliant with all aspects of the Lacey Act.
Seller warrants “Composite Wood Products” sold to NWH compliant with CARB Phase 2/ TSCA Title VI formaldehyde emission standards.Beginning June 1, 2018, composite wood products sold, supplied, offered for sale, manufactured, or imported in the United States are required to be labeled as CARB ATCM Phase II or TSCA Title VI compliant. Beginning on March 22, 2019, composite wood products must be labeled as TSCA Title VI compliant.NOTE: After March 22, 2019, CARB-approved TPCs must comply with additional accreditation requirements in order to remain recognized as an EPA TSCA Title VI TPC and to continue certifying products as TSCA Title VI compliant.
TSCA compliance applies to composite products only. If not applicable (ie; lumber) leave initials blank.
Should the information noted above change, the seller will notify NWH and provide an updated Supplier Declaration.