Pitch Pine Virginia Pine Touch-Sanded Plywood from China
Laminated wood plywood featuring pitch pine (Pinus rigida) and Virginia pine (Pinus virginiana) as outer plies, rough or touch sanded solely for dimensioning. Consists entirely of ≤6mm wood sheets, coniferous throughout. Fits 4412.39.40.31 criteria for specified southern pines minimally processed.
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
• Species verification essential - provide harvest logs showing Pinus rigida/virginiana sourcing
• Ensure no further surfacing beyond touch sanding for sizing
• Segregate from non-southern pine coniferous plywood during customs exam