Birch Plywood for Model Railroads
Precision-cut birch-faced plywood sheets with a tropical outer ply, designed for scale model railroad layouts. Each ply is 6 mm or less, and the grain is visible without obscuring coverings. This product falls under tariff item 4412.31.00 as plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the plywood is part of a toy or model kit
Toys and models are classified under Chapter 95.
If the outer ply is not tropical wood
Plywood with non-tropical outer plies falls under this alternative.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as plywood, not as a toy or model kit, to avoid misclassification
• Provide the tropical wood species in the import documentation
• Verify ply thickness to meet the 6 mm requirement
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