Sapelli Tropical Hardwood Plywood 3/4 Inch

3/4-inch thick Sapelli veneered plywood panels, each ply ≤6mm, surface-covered only with transparent oil finish preserving markings. HTS 4412.31.48.80 for other plywood with named tropical outer plies. Used in architectural millwork.

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.

4412.31.48Same rate: 43%

If outer ply specifically White Lauan instead of Sapelli

Statistical suffixes distinguish exact tropical species within same duty rate.

4408.90.01Lower: 35% vs 43%

If imported as rotary-cut veneer sheets, not laminated panels

Single veneer sheets classify under Chapter 44 heading 4408, pre-plywood stage.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If beaded or profiled edges for retail door panels

Profiled wooden panels for doors shift to builders' joinery category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Millwork drawings showing plywood use prevent component misclassification

Formaldehyde Phase 2 certification mandatory for interior panels

Customs audits tropical claims; retain sawmill origin docs

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