Parica Guitar Back Plywood Blank from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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