Birch Face Plywood Panel 4x8 ft from Japan
Standard plywood panel measuring 4x8 feet with birch as the outer ply and multiple inner plies of mixed nonconiferous wood, each not exceeding 6mm thick. Not surface-covered, exposing the natural grain and texture of the birch face. Classified under 4412.34.32.75 due to the nonconiferous outer ply and lack of surface covering that obscures wood characteristics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify all plies are ≤6mm thick and document outer ply species as nonconiferous; obtain mill certificates for wood origin
• Ensure no opaque surface covering to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: mislabeling coniferous outer plies leading to 4412.33 duties