Douglas Fir Underlayment Plywood Sheet from Japan
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.
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
• 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