Poplar Core Birch Face Plywood Sheet

Plywood sheet with poplar core plies and birch face/outer ply, each ply ≤6mm, designed for cabinetry and furniture making. Grain and markings fully visible as it is not surface-covered. Falls under 4412.34.32.75 for having nonconiferous outer ply and no obscuring surface treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 43%

If each ply exceeds 6mm in thickness

Thicker plies (>6mm) classify under 4412.1x for other plywood types, changing the statistical suffix.

4408.90.01Lower: 35% vs 43%

If imported as thin sheets/veneers rather than laminated plywood

Single or minimally laminated sheets without full plywood structure fall under Chapter 44 veneer headings.

4412.39.40Same rate: 43%

If with at least one outer ply of tropical hardwood

Tropical species outer plies (e.g., mahogany) go to 4412.39, separate from other nonconiferous woods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed ply composition breakdown in entry docs; test for formaldehyde emissions if for interior use

Avoid shipping with protective films that could be seen as surface covering

Pitfall: exceeding 6mm ply thickness requires reclassification to other plywood headings

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