Douglas Fir Underlayment Plywood Sheet

Plywood designed for flooring underlayment, laminated from ≤6mm wood plies, both outer coniferous with Douglas fir face, grain-visible surface. Classified HTS 4412.39.40.19 as other such plywood excluding bamboo.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.39.40Same rate: 43%

If outer plies Hem-fir species mix

Chapter note defines Hem-fir for 4412.39.4036, separate from Douglas fir specific subheading.

4418.40.00.00Lower: 38.2% vs 43%

If edge-glued or profiled for joinery

Profiled or rebated edges classify as shaped wood under 4418 rather than plain sheet plywood.

6808.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If impregnated with phenolic resins

Heavy chemical treatment makes it 'impregnated paper/boards' under Chapter 68 panels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain APA grading stamps for underlayment use; undocumented panels risk reclass to general plywood

Measure ply thickness precisely—over 6mm shifts heading entirely

Declare moisture content if >19%, may affect admissibility

Related Products under HTS 4412.39.40.19

Douglas Fir Marine Plywood Panel

A plywood panel made with multiple thin sheets of wood, featuring at least one outer ply of Douglas fir and other outer plies of coniferous wood, each ply not exceeding 6 mm thick. Not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material that preserves the wood grain visibility. Classified under HTS 4412.39.4019 as other plywood with Douglas fir outer ply, meeting criteria for non-bamboo wood sheets.

Douglas Fir Structural Sheathing Plywood

Structural plywood sheets used in construction framing, composed solely of thin wood plies ≤6mm each, with both outer plies coniferous and at least one Douglas fir. Surface is natural or with clear coating showing grain texture. Fits HTS 4412.39.40.19 as other non-surface-covered Douglas fir plywood, distinct from bamboo or thicker plies.

Douglas Fir Cabinet Back Plywood Panel

Thin plywood panels for cabinetry backs, made from wood sheets each ≤6mm, outer plies coniferous with Douglas fir on at least one face, unsurfaced or clear-coated. Meets precise HTS 4412.39.40.19 for other Douglas fir plywood not obscuring natural markings.

Douglas Fir Sign Blank Plywood

Unfinished plywood blanks for signage, solely wood plies ≤6mm, coniferous outer plies including Douglas fir, transparent surface or bare. HTS 4412.39.40.19 applies to this other category Douglas fir variant.

Douglas Fir Drawer Bottom Plywood

Thin plywood cut for furniture drawer bottoms, wood plies ≤6mm each, Douglas fir/coniferous outer faces, clear finish. Fits 'other' in HTS 4412.39.40.19 for non-covered Douglas fir plywood.

Douglas Fir Wall Paneling Plywood

Plywood for interior wall applications, laminated thin coniferous plies with Douglas fir outer, grain-exposed surface. HTS 4412.39.40.19 for other such panels.