Walnut Top Layer Kitchen Island Plywood from Japan
Structural plywood with walnut (Juglans spp.) face veneer for kitchen island countertops, all wood plies ≤6mm, clear-coated to preserve grain visibility. Provides durability and aesthetic appeal in residential cabinetry. HTS 4412.33.26 applies for walnut-faced, nonsurface-covered 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
• Test for formaldehyde emissions to meet TSCA Title VI standards; retain CARB Phase 2 certification
• Declare exact face ply species in entry docs; walnut misidentification common pitfall leading to audits
• Ensure no metal fasteners or Chapter 82 materials that could shift classification