Keruing Tropical Battenboard Sheet from United States
A battenboard plywood panel with keruing tropical wood outer plies and a core of narrow wood battens, surfaced with a clear UV-resistant coating that preserves natural markings. It falls under tariff item 4412.51.00 because at least one outer ply is tropical wood and the coating is transparent.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
50%
Rate breakdown
26SUR5050%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 50% on US products
Import Tips
• Document the keruing species and the batten core construction for CBSA
• The UV-resistant coating must be clear; if it has a tint, it may be considered a surface covering
• Ensure the battens are narrow and meet the battenboard definition to avoid reclassification