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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%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

• 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