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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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