Spanish Cedar Face Plywood Panel from Japan
Plywood panel featuring a face ply of Spanish cedar (Cedrela spp.), with all plies not exceeding 6 mm thickness and no obscuring surface covering. Classified under HTS 4412.31.26 due to the specific tropical wood face ply of Spanish cedar, distinguishing it from other plywood types. Ideal for high-end cabinetry and furniture where grain visibility is essential.
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
• Obtain CITES documentation if Spanish cedar shipment exceeds de minimis thresholds to prove sustainable sourcing
• Verify all plies are wood sheets ≤6mm and face ply is authentically Cedrela spp. via botanical certification
• Avoid common pitfall of surface coverings that obscure grain, which would shift classification to 4412.32