At the IHM&RS seminar, China Syndrome, furniture manufacturers and purchasers discussed the risks and rewards of sourcing from China. Also mentioned was the recent U.S. Department of Commerce final determination that Class A resondents (representing some 115 Chinese bedroom furniture manufacturers) will be required to meet lower tariff restrictions of 8.6%, as opposed to prelimanary levies of 12.9% as part of a recent anti-dumping suit. Panelists felt the lower rates would have minimal effects on trade with the Class A respondents, although other Chinese bedroom furniture manufacturers still face tariffs of up to 198%. Some of the key issues when sourcing from China include overcoming cultural and language barriers and finding quality manufacturers that understand the differences between contract sales and retail sales, according to panelists. Quality control is a major challenge. Panelists also noted that political and transportation issues also need to be closely monitored when working with Chinese suppliers as history has shown that these elements can rapidly change, affecting trade.