Meranti Face Utility Plywood

Light meranti tropical wood outer ply on utility-grade plywood, all sheets ≤6mm, grain-visible surface. Classifies 4412.31.52 as other tropical plywood for general construction sheathing.

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.

4412.31Same rate: 43%

If specifically Dark Red Meranti outer ply

Dark Red Meranti has precise statistical suffix for trade tracking.

4410Lower: 10% vs 43%

If core made from wood particles rather than sheets

Particleboard-faced plywood classifies under Chapter 44 heading 4410.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If cut to specific dimensions as 'other builders' carpentry'

Dimensionally cut for assembly becomes joinery under 4418.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

'Meranti' covers multiple species—specify Light/White/Dark on docs for CBP

Test for tropical origin proof to avoid illegal logging Lacey Act violations

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