Beech Plywood with Nonconiferous Face from Germany
Laminated beech plywood with specified nonconiferous outer ply, all sheets ≤6 mm thick excluding bamboo. Classified under HTS 4412.34.5700 for other such constructions. Used in kitchen cabinet carcasses and shelving.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Steam-bent beech requires special handling declarations; test glue line strength for structural claims
• Pitfall: formaldehyde testing discrepancies between origin and US standards