Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood from China
Laminated plywood sheets featuring keruing tropical wood as the outer ply, with inner plies of mixed wood each ≤6 mm thick. Fits HTS 4412.31.92.00 for non-bamboo plywood with tropical outer ply, 'other' category. Ideal for marine applications and decorative paneling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include mill certificates detailing tropical species and ply thickness to confirm 4412.31 classification
• Check for binder content; excessive adhesives may reclassify as agglomerated products
• Label clearly as 'tropical plywood' to prevent errors with temperate wood panels