Meranti Tropical Plywood Panel from China
A plywood panel made from multiple thin sheets of meranti tropical hardwood, each ply not exceeding 6 mm thick, with at least one outer ply of tropical wood. It is not surface-covered or only covered with transparent material that preserves the natural grain and texture. Classified under HTS 4412.31.52.70 as other plywood with tropical wood outer ply, not further surface-covered.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify tropical wood species documentation to confirm outer ply origin and avoid CITES restrictions on endangered species
• Provide mill certificates showing ply thickness ≤6mm and no opaque surface covering to qualify for this subheading
• Ensure accurate species identification as misclassification to non-tropical plywood can lead to duty adjustments