Meranti Face Utility Plywood from Japan
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.
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
• 'Meranti' covers multiple species—specify Light/White/Dark on docs for CBP
• Test for tropical origin proof to avoid illegal logging Lacey Act violations