Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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