Light Red Meranti Cabinet Grade Plywood from China
High-quality cabinet-grade plywood with Light Red Meranti tropical wood outer face, each ply not exceeding 6mm, finished with clear lacquer preserving natural grain. HTS 4412.31.48 classification applies to this 'other' category plywood featuring listed tropical hardwood. Commonly used for custom kitchen cabinets and furniture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label panels clearly with species name and country of harvest for CBP tropical wood scrutiny
• Maintain chain-of-custody documentation tracing tropical wood from forest to finished panel
• Test for moisture content (8-12%) to prevent warping claims during import inspection