Okoume Face Marine Grade Plywood from China
Marine-grade plywood featuring okoume (nonconiferous) outer ply over waterproof-glued core plies, each ≤6mm thick, for boat building. Not surface-covered, preserving natural wood appearance. Classified in 4412.34.32.75 as other nonconiferous outer ply plywood without obscuring coverings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Certify glue type (e.g
• WBP) and ply thickness in commercial invoice; comply with TSCA formaldehyde rules
• Check for CITES if okoume sourcing involves restricted areas
• Pitfall: phenolic resin impregnation mistaken for surface covering