Ramin Tropical Plywood Panel from Japan
Light-colored plywood with ramin tropical wood outer veneer and acacia core sheets, each ≤6 mm thickness. HTS 4412.31.92.00 for other plywood with tropical outer ply, non-bamboo. Used for musical instrument bodies and trim.
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
• Ramin requires CITES Appendix II export permits; verify supplier compliance
• Measure ply thickness precisely; >6mm shifts classification
• Separate from oriented strand board which falls under 4412.39