Pencil Cedar Core Plywood Panel from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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