Pencil Cedar Core Plywood Panel

Plywood panel with a core of pencil cedar (Juniperus virginians) and outer plies of Nyatoh (Palaquium spp.), each ply not exceeding 6mm thick. Classified under HTS 4412.31.52.68 due to at least one outer ply of tropical Nyatoh wood, not surface-covered to obscure grain. Used primarily for pencil slat production and specialty cabinetry.

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.

4412.31Same rate: 43%

If outer plies are mahogany (Swietenia spp.) instead of Nyatoh

Mahogany classified separately under specific tropical wood subheading within same plywood category.

4412Same rate: 43%

If all plies are non-tropical wood like birch or poplar

Lacks tropical outer ply requirement, moving to other wood plywood classification.

4418.40.00.00Lower: 38.2% vs 43%

If surface-covered with opaque laminate or plastic facing

Surface-covered plywood shifts to reconstructed wood products heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES documentation if pencil cedar sourcing raises endangered species concerns; Nyatoh typically exempt

Provide detailed ply composition and thickness certification to avoid reclassification to general tropical plywood