Walnut Face Lauan Core Plywood Panel from Japan
High-end plywood with walnut veneer face (nonconiferous) on lauan core plies, all ≤6mm thick, no obscuring surface cover. Classified in 4412.34.32 for other nonconiferous outer ply plywood used in premium furniture. Transparent protection maintains walnut grain and markings.
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
• Provide detailed ply composition breakdown; customs often scrutinizes core vs face ply distinctions
• Avoid shipping with paper overlays that could be seen as surface covering, risking reclassification
• Pre-apply for binding ruling if blending multiple wood species to confirm 4412.34.32 status