Balau Tropical Hardwood Panel 3.5mm x 1.15m x 2.15m from China
Balau tropical plywood panel at maximum thickness allowance of 3.5mm, width 1.15m, length 2.15m, with each ply ≤6mm. Grain-enhancing clear finish only. Classifies under HTS 4412.31.52.55 for thin dimension-controlled tropical plywood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maximum dimension panels scrutinized most; measure all 3 dimensions on multiple sheets
• CITES Appendix II species like some balau require export permits from origin country
• Label bundles clearly showing HTS code and 'tropical plywood ≤3.6mm'