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Beech Outer Ply Structural Plywood

Structural-grade plywood with beech (Fagus spp.) outer plies, consisting of wood sheets ≤6mm thick. Meets HTS 4412.33.57.00 for other plywood featuring specified nonconiferous hardwood outer layer.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+25.0%33%
🇲🇽Mexico8%—8%
🇨🇦Canada8%—8%
🇩🇪Germany8%—8%
🇯🇵Japan8%—8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 33%

If with poplar core but coniferous outer ply

Mixing coniferous outer with any plies shifts away from nonconiferous-specific 4412.33.

4407.14.00.00Higher: 35% vs 33%

If sold as sawn hemlock-fir boards before lamination

Pre-lamination sawn wood classifies under coniferous lumber headings like 4407.14.

6811.40.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 33%

If core contains agglomerated wood particles

Particleboard cores move classification to Chapter 68 manmade boards.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include strength grading certificates (e.g

• EN 636) for structural claims

• Ensure plies are 'wood sheets' not reconstituted materials to stay in heading 4412

• Batch test for moisture content to prevent warping claims post-import