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Oak Veneer Core Plywood Sheet from Japan

Laminated plywood sheet with outer face ply of oak (Quercus spp.) nonconiferous wood, core of mixed poplar plies, all ≤6mm thick. Surface is clear-coated to highlight natural oak grain and texture. Falls under 4412.33.32 for other plywood with specified hardwood outer ply, not obscuring face characteristics.

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

• Provide botanical verification for oak species; common misclassification as softwood if undocumented

• Declare exact ply count and thickness; customs may sample to confirm ≤6mm per ply

• Transparent coatings must be documented as non-pigmented to qualify under 'clear or transparent' provision