Okoume Face Marine Grade Plywood from Japan
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 — 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
• 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