Wenge Tropical Plywood Panel from Japan
Exotic wenge-faced plywood with all wood plies ≤6mm thick, surface clear or uncovered to display unique dark grain. HTS 4412.31.52 other tropical plywood for specialty furniture and musical instrument bodies.
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
• Wenge listed CITES Appendix II—mandatory permits slow clearance without proper docs
• High value demands detailed invoice with ply-by-ply species breakdown
• Avoid generic 'hardwood plywood' declaration that triggers audit