Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
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
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