Meranti Outer Ply Utility Plywood from China
Utility-grade plywood with meranti (nonconiferous hardwood) outer ply and mixed wood core, plies ≤6mm thick, for general construction. No surface covering, showing natural meranti markings. Precisely fits 4412.34.32.75 as other nonconiferous faced 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
• Source sustainably certified meranti to meet Lacey Act declarations; measure total thickness accurately
• Bundle securely to prevent warp claims
• Pitfall: classifying as 'dark red meranti' which may trigger 4412.39 tropical wood rates