Teak Alternative Plywood Flooring from Mexico
Plywood flooring mimicking teak grain but using other nonconiferous species outer ply, all wood sheets ≤6mm, transparent lacquer finish, bevelled for floating installation. HTS 4412.34.3225 for other wood flooring plywood not surface-covered obscuringly. Economical stable alternative to tropical hardwoods.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Species ID critical; 'teak alternative' must document actual wood to avoid tropical reclass
• Ensure no binders >3% if resembling pellets, but plywood exempt
• Retail packaging may trigger GRI 3 set rules if with underlay