Oak-Faced Birch Plywood Panel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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