Douglas Fir Sanded Plywood Panel 3/4 Inch from Japan
This plywood panel consists solely of thin wood sheets with both outer plies made from coniferous Douglas fir wood, fully sanded on at least one face for a smooth finish but not further processed. Each ply is not exceeding 6 mm thick, and it is not surface-covered with anything that obscures the wood grain. It falls under HTS 4412.39.4012 due to the specific Douglas fir outer ply and sanding specification.
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
• Verify all plies are ≤6mm thick and both outer plies are Douglas fir via species certification to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates confirming fully sanded on at least one face with no further processing like painting or laminating