Sapelli Tropical Plywood for Furniture from China
Premium furniture-grade plywood with Sapelli outer ply, one of the specified tropical hardwoods, all plies ≤6mm wood sheets. Provides exotic appearance for tabletops and drawer fronts. HTS 4412.31.61.00 designation based on tropical outer ply specification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Pre-clear CITES permits for Sapelli shipments exceeding certain volumes or from specific regions
• Include technical specs showing glue line thickness doesn't exceed ply limits
• Test for formaldehyde emissions to meet TSCA Title VI composite wood regulations