Sapele Faced Baltic Birch Plywood

Baltic birch core plywood with decorative Sapele (tropical) outer face ply, all plies ≤6mm wood sheets, surface bare or transparent coated. HTS 4412.31.52 'other' for tropical outer ply plywood, valued for ribbon grain in architectural paneling.

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 outer ply specifically identified as Sapele

Sapele has its own statistical breakout within the tropical plywood category.

4412.92.31Same rate: 43%

If with non-tropical coniferous outer ply on similar birch core

Conifer outer plies classify under separate 4412.92 subheading.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If pre-sanded and edge-banded for retail sale

Further worked with finished edges becomes 'beadings and mouldings' under 4418.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document inner ply species (birch) separately from tropical face to prevent undervaluation claims

Ensure adhesive used doesn't exceed wood content specs that could reclassify as agglomerated

Watch for re-export from EU where Sapele faces often added to non-tropical cores

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