Meranti Tropical Plywood Panel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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