Meranti Face Tropical Plywood Sheet from Japan
Plywood constructed solely from wood sheets ≤6 mm, featuring dark red meranti tropical hardwood face veneer. Meets HTS 4412.31.92.00 as other plywood with tropical outer ply, excluding bamboo. Commonly used in flooring underlayment and wall paneling.
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
• Conduct species verification testing for meranti to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Document lamination process proving no metal reinforcements or Chapter 82 exclusions
• Separate from MDF-core panels which fall under 4411 engineered wood