Tropical Okoume Marine Plywood Panel from Japan
A plywood panel made with at least one outer ply of tropical Okoume wood, consisting solely of wood sheets each not exceeding 6mm thick, not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material that preserves the grain. Classified under 4412.31.52 as other plywood with tropical wood outer ply, suitable for boat building due to its water-resistant properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES certification if the tropical wood species is listed, as many like Okoume require export permits from origin countries
• Verify all plies are wood sheets ≤6mm thick and declare exact species of tropical outer ply for accurate classification
• Avoid misclassification as bamboo plywood (4412.39) by confirming no bamboo content; common pitfall with mixed Asian suppliers