Sapelli Tropical Hardwood Plywood from Japan
Premium plywood featuring Sapelli outer face ply from listed tropical woods, constructed with thin plies ≤6mm each, transparent oil finish. HTS 4412.31.48 applies to this specification of uncovered tropical plywood. Used in architectural joinery and high-end 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
• Sapelli requires Lacey Act declarations detailing harvest location and volume
• Verify all plies are wood sheets, not combined with fiberboard (disqualifies from 4412)
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for plywood shipping to avoid fumigation