Mersawa Cabinetry Plywood 1/2 Inch Thickness from Japan
High-quality 1/2-inch thick plywood sheets with Mersawa (Anisoptera spp.) face and back veneers, each ply not exceeding 6mm, ideal for custom kitchen cabinets. Not surface-covered beyond clear UV-protectant coating that shows wood grain. Classified in HTS 4412.31.52.64 for other not surface-covered Mersawa plywood.
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 fiber content and species accurately; cabinets may require additional furniture import rules if assembled
• Use ISF filings early for tropical plywood to avoid delays from CITES or Lacey Act reviews
• Measure plies to ensure all ≤6mm; thicker core plies shift classification upward in hierarchy