Sipo Mahogany Veneer Plywood 3/4 inch from Japan
Standard 3/4-inch thick plywood panel featuring Sipo (African mahogany) as the outer face ply, with all plies ≤6mm and clear UV protective coating only. Falls under HTS 4412.31.48 due to specified tropical hardwood outer ply and lack of grain-obscuring surface treatment. Ideal for interior millwork and boat paneling.
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
• Include species verification certificate specifying Sipo content for tropical wood declaration
• Ensure formaldehyde emission test results meet EPA TSCA Title VI requirements for composite wood
• Declare exact ply count and thickness to avoid reclassification as thick-core plywood