Meranti Outer Ply Plywood
Standard plywood with dark red meranti tropical hardwood as both outer plies, cross-banded with core veneers and no grain-obscuring finish. It is classified under tariff item 4412.51.00 because it has at least one outer ply of tropical wood and is not surface-covered.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the outer ply is not tropical wood
Plywood with non-tropical outer plies is classified under this item.
If the panel is not cross-banded
Other plywood panels with different constructions fall here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Meranti is a tropical wood; include the species name and origin on the shipping documents
• Ensure no surface covering is applied; even a thin veneer of another material could change classification
• Provide the ply count and core veneer details for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 4412.51.00
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.
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.