Parica Guitar Back Plywood Blank from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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