Furniture Grade Khaya Plywood from China
12mm furniture plywood with Khaya ivorensis mahogany face and back over 5-layer hardwood core, all ≤6mm plies. Clear pre-catalyzed lacquer finish. 4412.34.32.55 classification for Khaya face ply on nonconiferous plywood.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Khaya generally CITES-exempt but provide botanical verification to prevent Swietenia confusion
• Furniture-grade doesn't change classification—remains basic plywood until further worked
• Panel dimensions (4x8 standard) don't affect HTS; focus on ply construction and face species