Transparent Coated Birch-Tropical Laminboard
A laminboard panel with birch (Betula) face veneers and a core of tropical hardwood strips, coated with clear varnish to protect the surface without hiding the wood's markings. It falls under tariff item 4412.51.00 because it has at least one outer ply of tropical wood and the transparent varnish does not alter its classification as a wood panel.
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 ply is birch only
Plywood with non-tropical outer plies is classified under this tariff item.
If the core is not made of strips
Laminboard with a different core construction may fall under this residual item.
If bamboo is used in the panel
Bamboo-based panels are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the tropical wood strips in the core are not the outer ply; if they are, the classification may change
• The clear varnish must be transparent and not obscure the grain; otherwise, it could be considered a surface covering
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to CBSA to avoid delays
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.