Okoumé Plywood Herringbone Wood Flooring

Herringbone pattern flooring panels constructed from Okoumé tropical wood outer ply on plywood core (all sheets ≤6mm thick). Ultra-clear oil finish maintains visibility of grain and texture; precision-milled for floating installation. Specifically falls under 4412.31.48.75 as listed tropical plywood wood flooring.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.39.02Lower: 25% vs 43%

If imported as face veneer sheets only

Okoumé wood veneer sheets for flooring (unlaminated) classified under tropical veneer heading 4408.39.

4412.31.48Same rate: 43%

If outer ply is other unlisted tropical species like Wenge

Tropical plywood flooring with species not enumerated in .48.75 uses the general 'other' tropical subheading.

4417.00.80Lower: 40.1% vs 43%

If prefinished with plastic laminate surface

Chapter note excludes tools but plastic-surfaced flooring (obscuring grain) falls under 4417 plastic-bonded wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from CITES Appendix II compliant suppliers; Okoumé exports require inspection certificates

Provide cross-section photos/specs proving thin ply construction (≤6mm) vs. thick solid wood alternatives

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests construction panels; use flooring-specific retail packing

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