Shortleaf Pine Loblolly Mixed Southern Plywood from China
Rough plywood panels combining shortleaf pine (Pinus echinata) and loblolly pine outer plies, touch sanded for sizing only. All plies wood sheets ≤6mm, no grain-obscuring coverings. Specifically qualifies under 4412.39.40.31 for named southern pine combinations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document mixed southern pine proportions with lab analysis if challenged; maintain chain-of-custody records
• Avoid any planing or finishing that exceeds 'touch sanding' definition
• Label clearly as 'rough plywood' on commercial invoice