Birch-Faced Okoume Tropical Plywood 3/4 Inch

3/4-inch thick plywood with multiple wood sheets each ≤6mm, birch (Betula spp.) face ply, and Okoume tropical wood outer ply, featuring no covering or only grain-preserving transparent finish. Fits HTS 4412.31.06.60 as 'other' plywood with specified tropical and birch plies.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.31Same rate: 35%

If face ply is dark red meranti or white lauan

Specific tropical face plies have dedicated subheadings, pulling from the general birch 'other' category.

4411.14Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If density exceeds 0.5 g/cm³

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) classification applies if agglomerated and dense, not qualifying as sheet plywood.

4412Same rate: 35%

If surface-covered with opaque decorative finish

Any non-transparent surface covering shifts to 4412.94 blockboard or laminboard provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include CITES documentation if tropical species like Okoume trigger endangered wood restrictions under US import rules

Label clearly as 'not surface-covered' or specify transparent coating type; mismatches lead to duty disputes

Test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for interior use—comply with TSCA Title VI even pre-import