Okoumé Face Plywood for Speaker Cabinets from Japan
Audio enclosure plywood featuring Okoumé tropical wood outer plies ≤6mm thick, with clear lacquer finish revealing grain patterns. Classifies in HTS 4412.31.48.80 as specified tropical plywood without obscuring surface treatments. Preferred for high-fidelity speaker boxes.
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
• Acoustic porosity certificates if marketed for sound applications
• Verify no metal reinforcements to avoid Chapter 44 tool exclusions