Furniture Grade Birch Veneer Plywood 12mm from Japan
High-grade plywood for furniture with select birch (Betula spp.) face veneer ply, tropical outer ply, and softwood core, all plies ≤6mm, transparent finish optional but grain-visible. HTS 4412.31.06 applies for birch-faced plywood with tropical wood outer ply, ideal for tabletops and shelving.
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 grading certificates (e.g
• AA/BB) to prove furniture quality and justify value declarations
• Confirm no binders or agglomerates exceed specs; pure wood plies only for this heading
• Avoid bundling hardware; ship as panels to prevent set classification issues