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Furniture Grade Birch Tropical Core Plywood from Japan

High-quality plywood for furniture, with birch face ply (Betula spp.), tropical core plies all ≤6mm thick, and no obscuring surface treatment. Meets precise HTS 4412.31.06.60 criteria for 'other' tropical outer ply birch-faced plywood.

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

• Provide end-use statements if importing in bulk for furniture makers to avoid scrutiny on 'furniture parts' reclassification

• Ensure all plies are 'wood sheets' per Chapter 44 note—not bamboo or woody materials that alter heading

Furniture Grade Birch Tropical Core Plywood from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4412.31.06.60