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