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%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
• 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