Poplar Plywood Panel 3.2mm x 1.1m x 2.0m from Japan
Thin poplar plywood panel with nonconiferous outer ply, measuring 3.2mm thick, 1.1m wide, and 2.0m long, consisting solely of wood sheets each not exceeding 6mm thickness. It falls under HTS 4412.34.32.65 as it meets the dimensional limits and has no obscuring surface covering. Used for cabinet backs and furniture components.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify all plies are wood sheets ≤6mm thick with at least one outer ply nonconiferous; provide mill certificates for species confirmation
• Measure dimensions precisely before shipment as exceeding 3.6mm/1.2m/2.2m shifts to other subheadings; use ISPM-15 compliant packaging
• Declare exact surface treatment—clear coatings allowed only if grain remains visible; common pitfall is misclassifying printed surfaces