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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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