Exotic wood import business in the Eastern US?

[bradleyheathhays]

I've got a project going where I need to be able to source unusually figured wood, and I've been told to look into some of the more exotic species as they offer a much larger range of figuring and color compared to our domestic species.

Only question is...what are some of the major exotic wood import businesses on the East coast of the US?  Or what cities I should look to find them?  I'm thinking coastal port cities but honestly I'd go anywhere in the Eastern US if that's where the wood is.

Thanks!