Kapur Tropical Wood Plywood Panels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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