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