Mahogany Face Baltic Birch Plywood from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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