Okoumé Face Plywood for Furniture from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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