Walnut Face Marine Plywood from Japan
Marine-grade plywood featuring walnut (Juglans spp.) outer ply, cross-laminated wood sheets ≤6 mm each, untreated surface for varnish application. Water-resistant glue but no covering. HTS 4412.33.32.75 due to species and not surface-covered status.
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
• Certify water-resistant glue type but note it doesn't affect surface-covered status
• Include photos of grain visibility in documentation to prove no obscuring layer
• Segregate from painted stock; mixing lots leads to average duty miscalculations