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White Lauan Faced Plywood 12mm Thick from Japan

12mm overall thickness plywood with White Lauan tropical wood as outer face ply, individual plies all ≤6mm. Not surface-covered, preserving natural texture for HTS 4412.31.48.69 classification. Used in marine applications and formwork.

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 origin certificates proving Lauan species; visual ID alone insufficient

• Check moisture content <20% to prevent mold claims at entry