Walnut Face Lauan Core Plywood Panel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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