Custom Pencil Slat Plywood with Nyatoh Ply from Japan
Specialty plywood cut to dimensions for pencil slat manufacturing, using pencil cedar core and Nyatoh outer tropical plies, uncovered. Falls under HTS 4412.31.52.68 for other not surface-covered plywood with tropical wood outer ply ≤6mm thick.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Pre-cut sizes for pencil production still classify as plywood, not finished goods; avoid 9609 pencil classification
• Document end-use as pencil slats if audited, but primary classification based on plywood construction
• Ensure no binder exceeding specs that might reclassify as agglomerated wood products