Ipe Tropical Hardwood Plywood

Durable plywood with Ipe (Brazilian walnut) tropical outer ply, wood sheets all ≤6mm, not obscuring grain with surface covering. Under 4412.31.52 as other tropical plywood for demanding flooring underlayment and decking substrates.

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.

4407.26.00Lower: 25% vs 43%

If solid Ipe lumber boards, not plywood sheets

Unlaminated tropical hardwood sawn wood remains in heading 4407.

4412.33Lower: 18% vs 43%

If outer ply of non-tropical temperate hardwoods like oak

Similar construction but non-tropical face uses 4412.33 subheading.

4418.50.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If pre-assembled into Shingles or shakes form

Plywood cut into roofing/shingle shapes classifies under 4418.50.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ipe's extreme density requires special handling declarations; test for formaldehyde emissions

Confirm no phenolic resin impregnation that shifts to 4412.31.65 impregnated category

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