With a face ply of birch (Betula spp.)
Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood: > Other plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood (other than bamboo), each ply not exceeding 6 mm in thickness: > With at least one outer ply of tropical wood: > Not surface covered, or surface covered with a clear or transparent material which does not obscure the grain, texture or markings of the face ply: > With a face ply of birch (Betula spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4412.31.06
Birch Face Baltic Birch Plywood 18mm
Baltic birch plywood featuring a high-quality birch (Betula spp.) face ply over multiple birch core plies, each not exceeding 6mm thick, with no obscuring surface covering to showcase the natural birch grain. Classified under HTS 4412.31.06 due to the birch face ply and at least one outer ply of tropical wood in the construction. Ideal for cabinetry and furniture making where visible wood grain is desired.
Birch Plywood Panel for Speaker Cabinets
Specialty plywood panel with birch face ply (Betula spp.), tropical hardwood outer ply, and balanced core, each ply ≤6mm, unsurfaced to highlight birch texture for acoustic speaker enclosures. Falls under 4412.31.06 as other plywood with birch face and tropical wood component, not obscuring the grain.
Furniture Grade Birch Veneer Plywood 12mm
High-grade plywood for furniture with select birch (Betula spp.) face veneer ply, tropical outer ply, and softwood core, all plies ≤6mm, transparent finish optional but grain-visible. HTS 4412.31.06 applies for birch-faced plywood with tropical wood outer ply, ideal for tabletops and shelving.
Marine Birch Plywood for Boat Building
Water-resistant plywood with birch face ply (Betula spp.), tropical outer ply like obeche, and waterproof glue, plies ≤6mm, unsurfaced for epoxy bonding in boat hulls. HTS 4412.31.06 due to birch face and tropical wood integration.
Birch Plywood for Model Railroads
Precision-cut birch-faced plywood sheets (Betula spp. face ply, tropical outer), ≤6mm plies, grain-visible for scale model railroad layouts and structures. Fits 4412.31.06 as laminated wood panels with qualifying plies.
Architectural Birch Plywood Wall Panels
Decorative plywood panels with premium birch (Betula spp.) face ply, tropical veneer outer, core plies ≤6mm, transparent oil finish revealing texture for interior walls. HTS 4412.31.06 for grain-visible birch-faced plywood.
Laser-Cut Ready Birch Plywood Sheets
Flat birch face plywood (Betula spp.), tropical outer ply, smooth ≤6mm plies prepared for CNC/laser cutting in signage and prototyping, no covering obscuring markings. Classified under 4412.31.06 as qualifying laminated panels.
Birch Plywood for Guitar Bodies
Laminated plywood blanks with birch (Betula spp.) face for electric guitar bodies, tropical outer ply for tone, plies ≤6mm, natural finish showing grain texture. 4412.31.06 for musical instrument wood stock.
Display Case Birch Plywood
Clear-grain birch (Betula spp.) face plywood with tropical outer, ≤6mm plies for museum display cases, transparent coating preserving birch markings. HTS 4412.31.06 classification.
Birch Faced Aircraft Interior Plywood
Lightweight plywood with birch (Betula spp.) face ply for aircraft panels, featuring tropical lightweight wood outer ply and phenolic core, each ≤6mm, clear-coated to preserve markings. Classified 4412.31.06 for aviation-grade laminated wood with specified plies.