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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Acoustic porosity certificates if marketed for sound applications
• Verify no metal reinforcements to avoid Chapter 44 tool exclusions