Balau Tropical Plywood for Flooring Underlayment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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