Albizia Plywood Surfboard Core Panels from Japan
Lightweight plywood core panels from Albizia laminates for surfboard construction under fiberglass skins. Classifies HTS 4412.31.52.60 as unsurfaced tropical plywood sheets ≤6mm ply. Provides strength-to-weight ratio for board building.
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
• Specify 'stringer core panels' in docs but maintain plywood declaration
• Moisture meter readings essential; surf cores must arrive dry
• Avoid epoxy pre-coating which constitutes surface covering