Maple Plywood Panel for Furniture from Japan
Standard furniture-grade plywood with maple (Acer spp.) face and back plies, each sheet ≤6 mm, total thickness 15 mm, unsurface-covered. Highlights maple's figuring for visible applications. Under HTS 4412.33.32.75 for nonconiferous species plywood without surface covering.
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
• Use ISPM 15 compliant pallets for shipping to meet phytosanitary standards
• Document glue type and emissions to satisfy TSCA Title VI for composite panels
• Specify 'other' category accurately; avoid generic 'hardwood plywood' descriptions