New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Ash Wood Plywood Panel from Japan

Utility plywood with ash (nonconiferous) outer plies on mixed core, all sheets ≤6mm thick, transparent coating only. HTS 4412.34.32 for other plywood used in flooring underlayment where ash grain remains visible.

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

• Declare panel density accurately; lightweight cores affect strength grading

• Transparent UV inhibitors allowed but must not alter grain appearance per note

• Mark panels with country of manufacture per CBP marking rules