Slash Pine Structural Plywood from Japan
Structural plywood sheets featuring slash pine (Pinus elliottii) as both outer plies, each ≤6mm, uncovered or with grain-preserving clear coat. Meets 4412.39.4039 criteria for southern pine plywood without surface obscuration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include span rating stamps if claiming structural use for valuation purposes
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for plywood shipments to avoid fumigation
• Confirm no binder content exceeds specs to stay in plywood vs particleboard