Loblolly Pine Slash Pine Rough Plywood Sheeting from China
Plywood sheeting with outer plies of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda) and slash pine (Pinus elliotti), touch sanded only for sizing, each ply ≤6mm thickness. Grain and texture visible, no opaque coverings. Meets 4412.39.40.31 as southern pine species plywood not further manufactured.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require botanical identification documents proving Pinus taeda/elliotti outer plies; measure ply thickness precisely
• Declare exact processing level to prevent upcharge to finished plywood headings
• Check for touch-sanding marks vs. planed surfaces