Furniture Grade Birch Plywood 5/8 inch from Japan
Premium 5/8-inch plywood featuring select birch face ply and crossbanded nonconiferous core, each layer ≤6mm thick. Designed for high-end furniture with natural birch grain visible through protective clear coat. HTS 4412.33.0670 for other birch-faced plywood panels.
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
• Furniture-grade claims don't affect classification; base on physical construction (plywood definition)
• Mark panels with country of manufacture and species prominently per CBP marking rules
• Test for moisture content <12% to prevent warping claims during import inspection