White Lauan Lauan Plywood Panel from Japan
Plywood featuring White Lauan (Philippine Lauan) as the specified tropical outer ply, suitable for wall paneling and shopfitting. Consists entirely of thin wood sheets ≤6mm per official definition. Classified precisely under HTS 4412.31.61.00 for enumerated tropical species.
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
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for plywood to avoid quarantine issues at US ports
• Document moisture content (<12%) to prevent mold claims during ocean transit
• Separate tropical plywood from temperate in mixed containers to avoid classification disputes