Architectural Birch Tropical Laminates
Thin laminboard for architectural wall applications, with a birch face and tropical core, finished with a transparent coating. The tropical wood in the core and the visible birch face make it a laminated wood product under tariff item 4412.51.00.
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 outer plies are of tropical wood
Plywood with tropical outer plies is classified under this heading.
If the outer plies are of non-tropical wood
Plywood with non-tropical outer plies falls under this heading.
If the product is a similar laminated wood product not elsewhere specified
Other laminated wood products with tropical wood may be classified here.
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 laminboard is not surface-covered with opaque material, as transparent finishes are acceptable
• Document the tropical wood species used in the core for CBSA verification
• Check if the product qualifies as a building material, which may have additional regulatory requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 4412.51.00
Balau Tropical Blockboard Construction Panel
A structural blockboard panel with balau tropical hardwood outer plies and a core of softwood strips, sealed with a transparent sealer coat to expose the natural wood texture. This product is classified under tariff item 4412.51.00 because it has at least one outer ply of tropical wood and is not surface-covered beyond a transparent sealer.
Baltic Birch Face Tropical Blockboard 3/4 inch Cabinet Grade
Blockboard construction with solid tropical wood battens and a birch face ply, left unsurfaced to highlight grain patterns. The tropical outer ply and visible grain meet the requirements for tariff item 4412.51.00.
Battenboard Birch Face Ply for Wall Paneling
Battenboard with an exposed birch face ply and a tropical wood outer ply, featuring a core of narrow wood battens. The surface is not obscured, allowing the natural grain to remain visible, which qualifies it under tariff item 4412.51.00 for laminated wood with at least one tropical outer ply.
Birch Face Battenboard for Stage Construction
Heavy-duty battenboard with a birch face ply and tropical reinforcement ply, designed for temporary stage flooring. The construction includes a tropical outer ply, and the surface is left uncovered to preserve the wood's natural appearance, meeting the criteria for tariff item 4412.51.00.
Birch Faced Tropical Veneerboard
Veneer core board with a birch top and tropical veneers, finished with a transparent coating. The tropical wood in the veneers and the visible birch face make it a laminated wood product under tariff item 4412.51.00.
Birch Face Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel
High-grade plywood panel with a birch face ply over okoume tropical veneers, finished with a light transparent sealer. The tropical outer ply and visible birch face qualify it under tariff item 4412.51.00.