White Lauan Tropical Plywood from Japan
Plywood sheets featuring white lauan tropical wood outer ply, thin veneers ≤6mm thick, natural unfinished surface. Ideal for architectural paneling and decorative applications. HTS 4412.31.52.70 covers this configuration of other tropical plywood.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use CITES Appendix II declaration if applicable to lauan species sourcing
• Document glue line emissions to meet TSCA formaldehyde standards
• Avoid generic 'plywood' descriptions - specify tropical outer ply explicitly