Cherry Wood Outer Plywood Sheet from China
High-quality plywood with cherry (nonconiferous) outer ply over softwood or hardwood cores, each layer ≤6 mm thick, no bamboo. Classified in HTS 4412.34.5700 for other plywood with nonconiferous outer faces not elsewhere specified. Used in premium flooring underlayment and decorative applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed cross-section diagrams showing ply count and outer species; ensure CITES compliance if any ply nears restricted species thresholds
• Pitfall: classifying as 'veneered panels' if outer ply too thin—must meet plywood definitions