Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood from Japan
Standard plywood sheets constructed from keruing tropical wood veneers, each layer ≤6mm thick, featuring exposed tropical outer ply. Unsurface-covered to showcase natural wood grain, used in cabinetry and furniture making. Fits HTS 4412.31.52.70 for other not surface-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 detailed invoice specifications listing exact tropical species and ply count to support classification
• Check for Lacey Act compliance requiring import declarations for tropical wood products
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'hardwood plywood' without specifying tropical outer ply