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Birch Face Hardwood Plywood Panel

Laminated plywood sheet with birch (Betula spp.) as the outer face ply, all wood plies ≤6mm, no bamboo. Fits HTS 4412.33.57.00 as 'other' plywood with specified nonconiferous outer ply species.

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 outer ply is other nonconiferous like mahogany not listed

Only specific species (e.g., birch) qualify for 4412.33; other nonconiferous woods use 4412.32.

4411.14Lower: 16.4% vs 33%

If made from fiberboard rather than wood sheets

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) panels classify under Chapter 44 heading 4411, not plywood.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Provide botanical species identification for birch ply to confirm eligibility under listed nonconiferous woods

• Avoid common pitfall of adhesive content misrepresentation; ensure compliance with formaldehyde emission standards (e.g

• CARB)

• Declare exact dimensions and ply count on entry docs to prevent valuation disputes