Mahogany Face Veneer Plywood Panel from Japan
Plywood panel consisting of multiple thin wood sheets glued together, featuring a top face ply of genuine mahogany (Swietenia spp.) wood not exceeding 6 mm thick per ply. The outer ply showcases the natural mahogany grain, with no opaque surface covering that obscures its texture. Classified under HTS 4412.33.32.55 due to the specified nonconiferous mahogany face ply on other 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
• Verify mahogany species certification (Swietenia spp. or Khaya spp.) via CITES documentation if applicable for endangered listings
• Confirm no ply exceeds 6 mm thickness and surface is clear/transparent to maintain classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as tropical hardwood; provide mill test certificates for species and origin