Sapelli Outer Ply Laminated Wood Panel from Japan
Laminated wood panel made from sheets of Sapelli tropical hardwood (outer ply), each ≤6mm, forming plywood without surface covering obscuring the figured grain. Fits HTS 4412.31.48.69 for other plywood with listed tropical woods. Suited for musical instruments and decorative inlays.
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
• Sapelli often requires FLEGT licensing from origin country; check EU-equivalent docs for US entry
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if for interior use per TSCA Title VI