Due to many inquiries Kawai declares the following:
Our Upright Pianos, Grand Pianos and Digital Pianos as well as any other Kawai products do not use any wood protected by CITES.
In case the description "Mahogany" is shown, it is meant as vicarious name for the following Mahogani plants, which are not protected by CITES and are allowed to be used:
| Naming | Scientific name | Country of origin |
| Mahogany | Khaya Ivorensis | Africa |
| Mahogany | Entandrophragma untile Sprague | Africa |
| Sapele Mahogany | Entandrophragma cylindricum | Africa |
Date: 28.04.2017
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