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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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