Hickory Plywood for Tool Handles from Japan
Carya spp. (hickory) faced plywood panels, wood plies ≤6mm each, untreated or transparent surface. Classed under HTS 4412.33.32.85 as other qualifying plywood. Selected for durable tool handle blanks.
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
• Industrial end-use declaration helps vs retail; avoid consumer packaging
• Strength test data useful for tool handle verification
• Chapter 82 note excludes if final tool working part formed from this