Ipe Tropical Hardwood Plywood from Japan
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.
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
• 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