Uncategorized
Mexican Container Impound
On the 9th of June, 2021 a 40 foot container valued at $83,000 and belonging to Hibdon Hardwood, Inc. of St. Louis, MO was impounded by Mexican authorities at the port of Progresso, Yucatan. The container of wood blanks for musical instruments was emptied and carefully examined and all required documentation was in order. … Read more
Forest Management and Harvesting Methods in Mexico
Most of the wood we acquire in Mexico comes from the Mexican states of Quintana Roo and Campeche. Forestry in these states is based on the ejido system set up by the Mexican government to accommodate the Maya communities that have been there thousands of years. The Maya are very community oriented and this … Read more
Dalbergia Inventory Notice
NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS: After our present, fully documented, inventory of Cocobolo, Honduras Rosewood and African Blackwood are sold we will no longer carry any Dalbergia species. It is our opinion that these species cannot comply in full with CITES regulations due to the way those species grow and are harvested. This of course, doesn’t … Read more
Now Offering Sitka Spruce Tops!
We have never carried Top wood because we didn’t have a reliable source of high-quality wood. We now have that source and are prepared to offer Sitka Spruce in three grades. Feel free to browse our full selection of Top woods here. Below are selected samples that represent the three grades: Master Grade (4A) Highest … Read more
Return to Regular Business Hours
Hibdon Hardwood Inc. has returned to our normal business hours from 7 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday, CDT. All orders are expected to be processed and shipped shortly, as we resume normal business functions. Should you have any questions or concerns about your order please contact us at your convenience. We appreciate your … Read more
Order policy changes.
Please be advised that a normal shipment may take approximately one to two weeks.
New CITES Information & Policies
As a result of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) meeting that took place September 24 – October 5, 2016, it is our understanding that beginning January 1, 2017 all Dalbergia species will be listed as CITES II. This means that it will require re-export permits from … Read more