Mahogany Face Baltic Birch Plywood
Baltic birch core plywood (Betula spp.) topped with Khaya mahogany face veneer ply, all plies ≤6mm, finished with clear conversion varnish. Used for fine furniture and millwork. Classified 4412.34.32.55 for the mahogany face on otherwise nonconiferous plywood construction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If face changed to meranti or white lauan
Meranti/lauan face plies have dedicated subheading 4412.33 separate from general tropical hardwoods.
If made with fiberboard core rather than wood plies
Density fiberboard (HDF/MDF) cores classify under Chapter 44 heading 4411, not plywood.
If contains bamboo plies
Chapter notes exclude bamboo plywood from 4412, directing to specific bamboo provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Baltic birch cores common but mahogany face determines tariff—document both materials accurately
• Test surface covering transparency; must show mahogany grain or risks 4412.39 classification
• Include production records showing plywood assembly from ≤6mm wood sheets exclusively
Related Products under HTS 4412.34.32.55
Mahogany Face Veneer Plywood Panel
Plywood panel consisting solely of wood sheets, each ply not exceeding 6mm thick, featuring a face ply of genuine mahogany (Swietenia spp.) with inner plies of mixed tropical hardwoods. Not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material preserving the mahogany grain and texture. Classified under 4412.34.32.55 due to the specified mahogany face ply on nonconiferous plywood.
Khaya Mahogany Plywood Sheet
Standard 4x8 ft plywood sheet with Khaya spp. (African mahogany) as the exposed face ply, backed by poplar core plies all ≤6mm thick. Grain and texture visible through clear UV protective coating. Falls under HTS 4412.34.32.55 for plywood with Khaya mahogany face ply, not surface-covered obscuring the wood.
Swietenia Mahogany Cabinet Grade Plywood
High-quality 3/4-inch cabinet-grade plywood with genuine Swietenia macrophylla mahogany face veneer ply (≤6mm), crossbanded with lauan and eucalyptus core. Clear lacquer finish reveals natural mahogany figuring. HTS 4412.34.32.55 applies specifically to plywood featuring this restricted mahogany species on the face.
Aircraft Grade Mahogany Plywood
Lightweight plywood for aircraft interior panels with Swietenia mahogany face ply over okoume core, all plies ≤6mm per FAA specifications. Transparent epoxy finish preserves wood markings. HTS 4412.34.32.55 due to mahogany face ply despite specialized end use.
Furniture Grade Khaya Plywood
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.