Sapelli Tropical Hardwood Plywood 3/4 Inch from Japan
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.
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
• Millwork drawings showing plywood use prevent component misclassification
• Formaldehyde Phase 2 certification mandatory for interior panels
• Customs audits tropical claims; retain sawmill origin docs