Apitong Back Birch Face Construction Plywood from United States
Heavy-duty 18mm apitong tropical plywood with a select birch face for formwork and construction sheathing. The clear penetrating sealer maintains texture visibility. It qualifies under this tariff item because at least one outer ply is of tropical wood.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
50%
Rate breakdown
26SUR5050%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 50% on US products
Import Tips
• Verify that the clear sealer does not obscure the wood grain, as surface-covered plywood may be classified elsewhere
• Provide the CBSA with the species of the tropical outer ply (apitong) for verification
• Ensure the plywood is not further processed beyond cutting to shape