Birch Plywood Panel for Speaker Cabinets from Japan
Specialty plywood panel with birch face ply (Betula spp.), tropical hardwood outer ply, and balanced core, each ply ≤6mm, unsurfaced to highlight birch texture for acoustic speaker enclosures. Falls under 4412.31.06 as other plywood with birch face and tropical wood component, not obscuring the grain.
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
• Include acoustic performance specs if marketed for sound applications to support end-use declarations
• Ensure plies meet thickness limit (≤6mm each); measure and document during customs inspection
• Label clearly as 'not surface covered' to prevent reclassification; common pitfall is minor coatings