American Walnut Custom Furniture Plywood from Japan
Plywood panels with Juglans nigra (American walnut) outer ply for bespoke furniture pieces, composed of thin wood sheets ≤6mm each, with transparent protective layer. Classified in 4412.33.26 for its walnut face and lack of obscuring surface treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide supplier affidavits on wood origin to trace Juglans spp. and avoid Lacey Act violations
• Check for 'set' classification if bundled with hardware; individual panels stay in 4412
• Document lamination process to prove 'plywood' vs. simple glued panels