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Premium Sen Plywood Speaker Cabinet Board

High-fidelity speaker enclosure plywood with a sen (Kalopanax spp.) face ply for acoustic panels, using wood sheets not exceeding 6 mm throughout. The surface is clear-coated to preserve the grain. This product is classified under 4412.34.00 as other plywood with a non-coniferous outer ply.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFree+50.0%50%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8518.90.00Same rate: Free

If the board is a finished part of a loudspeaker

Finished parts of loudspeakers are classified in Chapter 85, not Chapter 44.

4412.33.00Same rate: Free

If the outer ply is of tropical wood

Tropical wood outer plies are classified under this subheading.

4412.39.00Same rate: Free

If the outer ply is of coniferous wood

Coniferous outer ply plywood falls under this subheading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm that the sen face ply is not surface-covered with an opaque coating; transparent finishes are acceptable

β€’ Provide the CBSA with a breakdown of ply thicknesses to confirm each is ≀6 mm

β€’ If the board is a finished speaker cabinet part, consider classification in Chapter 85

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