Limba Veneer Core Plywood for Cabinet Doors from Japan
Plywood sheets with Limba (Terminalia spp., Nargusta) outer veneer on both faces, poplar core, all plies ≤6mm thick, clear-coated only to protect grain visibility. Precisely matches HTS 4412.31.48.63 for other unsurfaced Limba tropical plywood. Used in high-end kitchen cabinetry for its light, even coloration.
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
• Measure and document exact ply thicknesses; even slight exceedance reclassifies to different subheadings
• Prepare for potential fumigation certificates for plywood imports to prevent pest issues
• Use NAICS codes specific to millwork when filing to match product end-use