Kapur Tropical Wood Plywood Panels from Japan
Plywood constructed from kapur tropical hardwood veneers, each ≤6mm, with exposed grain surface suitable for staining. Used in boatbuilding and high-end millwork. Meets criteria for HTS 4412.31.52.70 as other unsurface-covered tropical plywood.
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
• Include technical data sheets proving veneer thickness and tropical species composition
• Monitor formaldehyde emission standards (CARB/EPA TSCA Title VI) certification
• Separate tropical plywood from mixed shipments to avoid reclassification risks