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Birch Top Layer Sapele Tropical Plywood Cut-to-Size from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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