Beech Plywood with Nonconiferous Face from Japan
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 — 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
• Steam-bent beech requires special handling declarations; test glue line strength for structural claims
• Pitfall: formaldehyde testing discrepancies between origin and US standards