European Beech Plywood Floorboards from Japan
Laminated floorboards with European beech (listed nonconiferous but 'other' here) outer ply on plywood ≤6mm sheets, oil finish transparent to grain, tongue-groove for glue-down. Under HTS 4412.34.3225 as wood flooring plywood with nonconiferous outer not in 4412.33 context, no obscuring cover. Preferred for European-style interiors.
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
• Distinguish from 4412.33 beech; provide harvest region docs if disputed
• CARB Phase 2 certification for low-emission compliance
• Declare thickness accurately; >6mm ply voids classification