Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel from China
A plywood panel made from multiple thin sheets of wood, with at least one outer ply of okoume tropical hardwood and all plies not exceeding 6 mm thick. Classified under HTS 4412.31.92.00 as other plywood with tropical wood outer ply, distinct from bamboo or thicker plies. Used for interior furniture and cabinetry.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if okoume species requires endangered wood certification to avoid customs delays
• Provide detailed ply composition documentation proving all sheets ≤6mm and tropical outer ply
• Avoid misclassification as bamboo plywood (4412.39) by specifying non-bamboo wood origin