Huanghua Pear Origin: "Hainan" vs. "Vietnam" – The Market is Confused, No Clear Identification Standards
Hainan huanghuali furniture has become highly sought after by collectors both domestically and internationally, with its value often being more than ten times that of Vietnamese huanghuali. This discrepancy in price has sparked controversy, especially when it comes to the origin of the wood used in high-end furniture. In 2008, Ms. Liu purchased two sets of mahogany furniture from a well-known Beijing-based manufacturer for a total of 8.5 million yuan. The items included three single-plate Arhat beds and a pair of large top cabinets, all supposedly made from Hainan huanghuali. At the time of purchase, the factory assured her that the materials were genuine Hainan huanghuali, and each piece was crafted from a single board. The quality certificates provided by the manufacturer clearly stated that the material was “100% fragrant wood (Dalbergia), commonly known as Hainan huanghuali,†and the origin was listed as Hainan. However, after a friend in the furniture business suggested that the pieces might actually be made from Vietnamese huanghuali, Ms. Liu became suspicious. She then consulted several experts in the field, who also raised questions about the authenticity of the wood. As a result, she sent a small sample of the furniture to the National Quality Supervision and Inspection Center for Wood-based Panels and Wood Bamboo Products for testing. The results indicated that the wood was “fragrant wood,†but the center could not confirm its origin because the national standards for redwood do not specify the exact geographical source. According to the redwood national standard issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation in 2000, there are five categories, eight groups, and 33 species of redwood. Under the “fragrant wood†category, only Dalbergia odorifera (Hainan huanghuali) is recognized, and it is primarily produced in Hainan, China. There is no mention of Vietnamese huanghuali in the standard, yet it is widely available on the market. Ms. Liu believes that the manufacturer may have been using Vietnamese huanghuali while falsely labeling it as Hainan huanghuali, taking advantage of the lack of clear identification criteria. She argues that consumers are unable to distinguish between the two and are left without evidence or recourse when they are deceived. In August 2009, she filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer, seeking a full refund of 8.5 million yuan and an additional 8.5 million yuan in compensation. The case went through multiple hearings, with the third one held in March this year, but no final judgment has been made yet. The factory’s representative claims that they strictly followed national regulations and that their products were made from Hainan huanghuali. They stated that the wood was sourced years ago from a public supplier, but no formal origin certificate was provided at the time. “With such high-quality wood, we just handed over the money and delivered it directly,†the representative said. Regarding Ms. Liu's allegations, the factory insists that the national standard is authoritative and that they have submitted all relevant documents to the court. They believe the court will make a fair decision. This case highlights the growing problem of mislabeling and the need for clearer standards to protect consumers from fraud in the luxury furniture market. For more updates, please visit the official website of Xianghe Furniture City.Wedding Decoration Balloons, Latex Metallic Balloons,Agate Marble Balloons,Bright Decorative Balloons
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