Balau Tropical Plywood for Flooring Underlayment from Japan
Balau-faced plywood sheets with all plies ≤6mm, tropical outer veneer visible through transparent finish, designed as subflooring material. Falls under 4412.31.52.75 as other uncovered 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
• Ensure no decorative surface coverings that could reclassify as 4412.94
• Provide formaldehye emission test results for indoor use compliance
• Label panels clearly showing tropical wood content for Customs review