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
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
• 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