Suar Wood Plywood Cabinet Door Blank from Japan
Unfinished plywood blank sized for kitchen cabinet doors, laminated from Albizia (Suar) veneers with face grain exposed. Meets HTS 4412.31.52.60 criteria: tropical wood outer ply, no obscuring surface covering, each ply ≤6mm. The distinctive Suar figuring makes it popular for custom millwork.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'not surface covered' even if oiled; transparent finishes preserving grain are allowed
• Include mill test certificate verifying 100% Albizia composition from sustainable sources
• Watch for CBP challenges on tropical wood declarations; maintain harvest origin records