Okoumé Face Plywood for Furniture from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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