Light Red Meranti Marine Grade Plywood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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