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Birch Plywood for Drawer Bottoms from Japan

Thin birch-faced plywood sheets (each ply ≤6mm) with Betula spp. outer ply, designed for furniture drawer bottoms. Surface clear or uncovered to show grain. HTS 4412.33.06 due to birch face and pure nonconiferous sheet lamination.

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

• Specify end-use in entry docs but note HTS based on form, not use

• Ensure no metal fasteners included; pure wood only for this classification

• Batch test for moisture content (<12%) to meet U.S. standards