Okoumé Face Plywood for Furniture

Furniture-grade plywood panels with Okoumé tropical hardwood outer ply, all sheets ≤6mm per ply, protected by transparent sealer. Classified HTS 4412.31.48 as other plywood with specified tropical wood outer face, not obscuring natural markings. Popular for European-style furniture and decorative paneling.

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.

4412.31Same rate: 43%

If other tropical woods not specifically listed

Only 13 enumerated tropical species qualify for .48; all other tropicals use .4050.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If pre-finished with multiple colored coatings

Heavily finished builder's joinery classifies under heading 4418, not raw plywood.

4407.14.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If imported as sawn lumber only

Unworked tropical wood boards classify under sawn wood headings before plywood assembly.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Okoumé species certificate from recognized forestry organization for customs clearance

Confirm no metal fasteners penetrate plies to avoid Chapter 44 exclusion notes

Package with corner protection to prevent edge damage common in plywood imports

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