Unsanded Birch Tropical Core Plywood Sheet from China
An unsanded plywood sheet with birch face ply and tropical wood core plies, each ≤6mm thick, designed for staining and finishing applications. Falls under HTS 4412.31.0640 due to the tropical outer ply requirement met by core layers and non-obscuring birch surface with no covering. Commonly used in high-end millwork and architectural paneling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Request supplier affidavits confirming no binders or adhesives that could alter 'laminated wood' classification
• Label shipments clearly with 'not surface covered' and ply count to prevent inspection delays