Parica Guitar Back Plywood Blank

Specialty thin plywood blank made solely from Parica plies ≤6mm thick, with bookmatched outer Parica veneers left natural or with clear oil finish. Crafted for acoustic guitar backs valuing resonant tropical tonewoods. Classified HTS 4412.31.52.66 as unsurfaced Parica tropical plywood.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9202.90Lower: 14.6% vs 43%

If pre-shaped and ready for guitar assembly as instrument part

Advanced manufacture for musical instruments classifies under Chapter 92, not raw plywood.

4407.99.02Lower: 35% vs 43%

If imported as solid-sawn Parica boards rather than laminated

Solid lumber falls under sawn wood heading 4407; only laminated qualifies as plywood.

4412.31Same rate: 43%

If surface-covered with opaque veneer obscuring Parica grain

Surface-covered plywood shifts to 4412.31.91 series regardless of core material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include luthier specifications confirming instrument end-use to support plywood vs parts classification

Document vibration/resonance testing if marketed as tonewood to prevent reclassification as finished wood

Bundle with CITES if Schizolobium listed; many tonewoods require endangered species permits

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