Kempas Species Plywood Sheet from United States
A plywood panel with kempas tropical hardwood outer plies, cross-banded construction, and a clear protective finish that preserves the reddish figuring. 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 with an opaque material.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
50%
Rate breakdown
26SUR5050%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 50% on US products
Import Tips
• Kempas is a tropical wood; include the species name on the commercial invoice
• The clear protective finish should be described as transparent; if it is pigmented, it may be considered a surface covering
• Verify that the cross-banded construction meets the plywood definition under the tariff