Poplar Core Birch Plywood Panel from China
Plywood with birch face over poplar (Populus spp.) core plies, all ≤6 mm thick, 18 mm total, no surface treatment. Balances cost and aesthetics for millwork. Falls under HTS 4412.33.32.75 for nonconiferous outer ply, not covered.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Specify core vs face species distinctly on commercial invoice
• Test for delamination risk during ocean transit; use proper packaging
• Avoid 'veneered' terminology which confuses with thicker veneer headings