Balau Tropical Core Birch Plywood 15mm 4x8
A balau tropical hardwood core plywood with a select birch veneer face ply, no surface treatment applied, in a standard 4x8 foot size and 15mm thickness. It is classified under tariff item 4412.91.00 as a plywood panel with at least one outer ply of tropical wood.
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 both outer plies are tropical wood
This heading covers plywood with both outer plies of tropical wood, whereas 4412.91.00 applies when only one outer ply is tropical.
If no outer ply is tropical wood
Plywood without tropical outer plies falls under this residual subheading.
If the plywood is for aeronautical use
Aircraft-grade plywood with tropical outer plies is classified separately under this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the balau core is indeed tropical wood and document the species for CBSA verification
• Since the plywood is unsurfaced, ensure it is not treated with any opaque coating
• If the plywood is used in structural applications, verify if additional standards apply
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