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Longleaf Pine Sanded Plywood Panel from Japan

Plywood panel made solely from sheets of wood, each ply not exceeding 6mm thick, with both outer plies of coniferous wood including longleaf pine (Pinus palustris). Fully sanded on at least one face for smooth finish but not further processed, surface not covered or covered only with transparent material that shows grain. Classified under 4412.39.4032 due to specific southern pine outer ply and sanding specification.

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

• Verify species certification for southern pines like longleaf to avoid reclassification; ensure documentation shows no further processing beyond sanding; measure ply thickness to confirm under 6mm per sheet