Birch Top Layer Sapele Tropical Plywood Cut-to-Size

Cut-to-size plywood panels with ≤6mm wood plies, featuring birch (Betula spp.) top/face ply and Sapele tropical wood outer ply, preserved natural grain via clear coating only. Directly classified in HTS 4412.31.06.60 'other' subcategory.

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.

4417.00Lower: 15.1% vs 35%

If shaped with profiled working edges

Chapter note excludes 4417 for tools, but profiled plywood for joinery shifts there per working part definitions.

4407.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as sawn lumber before plywood assembly

Hem-fir sawn wood heading applies pre-lamination; post-process changes to plywood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

For cut-to-size imports, include cutting diagrams proving post-import fabrication isn't evasion of quotas

Cross-check tropical wood origin against USFWS lists for Lacey Act compliance filings