This 12" President pepper mill features a natural finish and the highest-quality Stainless Steel grinding mechanism - it is the model used even by the chefs in the White House. It is turned from Maine-grown northeastern hard maple a native North American tree that is better suited for the environment than foreign species and is constructed entirely in the USA.100% Made in the USA.Native North American Wood Construction.President Design.Stainless Steel Grinding Mechanism.Finish - Natural.Material - Northeastern Hard Maple.