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Tropical Meranti Plywood Panel 4x8 ft

Standard 3/4-inch plywood panel made from multiple thin sheets of tropical meranti wood, with at least one outer ply of meranti. Each ply is under 6mm thick, and the panel is not surface-covered or only has transparent coating that reveals the wood grain. Classified under 4412.31.52.75 as other plywood with tropical wood outer ply, not further worked.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 43%

If outer plies are non-tropical hardwoods like oak or maple

Plywood with non-tropical outer plies shifts to other hardwood category excluding tropical species.

4412.31Same rate: 43%

If structurally graded for load-bearing applications

Load-bearing plywood receives different statistical suffix even with tropical plies.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If edge-banded or prefinished for cabinetry

Additional working like edge banding moves it from plywood to builders' joinery category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify CITES documentation for tropical species like meranti to comply with endangered species regulations

Provide mill certificates confirming ply thickness under 6mm and tropical outer ply composition

Avoid misclassification by ensuring no opaque surface coverings that obscure grain patterns

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Dark Red Meranti Marine Plywood Sheet

Water-resistant plywood sheets constructed from thin tropical dark red meranti veneers, each ply ≤6mm, with tropical outer faces exposed or under clear sealant. Used for boat building and humid environments, fitting 4412.31.52.75 as unsurfaced tropical plywood panels.

Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood 1/2-inch

Medium-density plywood panel with keruing (Dipterocarpus) tropical wood outer plies, all veneers ≤6mm thickness, raw or with clear UV-protectant coating. Suitable for furniture and interior paneling under HTS 4412.31.52.75 for other tropical plywood.

Balau Tropical Plywood for Flooring Underlayment

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Kapur Mixed Tropical Plywood 5/8-inch Panel

5/8-inch plywood with kapur tropical hardwood outer plies over mixed wood core, each layer ≤6mm, raw surfaced or clear-coated. Used in shelving and partitioning, classified 4412.31.52.75.

Tali Tropical Hardwood Plywood for Cabinet Backs

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Kempas Tropical Plywood Shelving Board

Kempas tropical outer ply plywood boards ≤6mm per layer, suitable for shelving with natural grain visible. Classifies under 4412.31.52.75 as other tropical plywood panels.