Virola Hardwood Plywood for Flooring Underlayment from Japan
Structural plywood panels with Virola face and back plies used as subflooring support in construction. Consists entirely of thin wood sheets ≤6mm per ply, untreated surface preserving natural tropical wood appearance. HTS 4412.31.48.66 designates Virola-specific tropical plywood subcategory.
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
• Confirm structural grade certification (like APA stamping) doesn't constitute surface covering
• Document moisture content to prove suitability for flooring without preservative treatments
• Separate from finished flooring products which classify under Chapter 44 flooring headings