Virola Face Utility Plywood from Japan
Utility-grade plywood with Virola tropical hardwood outer ply, constructed from thin wood sheets ≤6mm each ply, minimal clear coating. HTS 4412.31.48 designation for this other category tropical plywood without opaque surfacing. Suitable for formwork and general construction.
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
• Utility plywood requires sanded face certification for smooth outer ply finish
• Mark panels with arrow indicating face side containing tropical wood veneer
• Check country-of-origin rules carefully for tropical wood harvest restrictions