Unsanded Birch Tropical Core Plywood Sheet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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