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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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