Poplar Core Birch Face Plywood 12mm from Japan
Structural plywood with birch (Betula spp.) face and poplar core plies, each ≤6mm thick, for furniture framing. Transparent coating preserves natural birch grain and texture. HTS 4412.33.0670 applies to this 'other' category birch-faced nonconiferous plywood.
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
• Document species of ALL plies (birch outer, poplar inner) with botanical verification to confirm nonconiferous status
• Ensure panels meet PS1-09 structural standards if marketed as such; provide grading certificates
• Avoid misdeclaration as ' Baltic birch' without verifying all-birch ply composition