Oak-Faced Birch Plywood Panel from Japan
This plywood panel consists of multiple thin birch wood plies laminated together, with an outer face ply of oak, a nonconiferous hardwood. Each ply is under 6 mm thick, qualifying it under HTS 4412.34 as other plywood with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood not specified in 4412.33. It's commonly used for high-end cabinetry and furniture making.
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
• Verify all plies are wood (no bamboo) and measure outer ply thickness to confirm nonconiferous status; obtain mill certificates documenting species and dimensions
• Watch for misclassification as tropical wood under 4412.33; ensure proper fumigation for ISPM 15 compliance if palletized