Merbau Tropical Hardwood Plywood Flooring from Japan
Plywood panels consisting solely of thin wood sheets, with at least one outer ply of merbau tropical hardwood, designed specifically for wood flooring applications. Each ply is not exceeding 6 mm thick, and the surface is not covered or has a clear transparent coating that preserves the natural grain, texture, and markings of the face ply. Classified under 4412.31.5225 as other plywood wood flooring with tropical wood outer ply.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify CITES documentation if merbau species is restricted; ensure each ply thickness ≤6mm and tropical wood origin certification; inspect for transparent surface treatments only