Light Red Meranti Marine Grade Plywood from China
Boatyard plywood with Light Red Meranti face and back veneers, all plies ≤6mm, treated with transparent epoxy sealant showing wood grain. HTS 4412.31.48.80 applies due to specified tropical outer ply without obscuring coverings. Designed for boat building and wet environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide water resistance test reports; ensure BS 1088 marine standards if claimed
• Tropical timber declaration required; track chain-of-custody for FLEGT licensing
• Avoid mislabeling thickness; customs X-rays verify ply count