Southern Yellow Pine Plywood Panel from China
Plywood panel made solely from sheets of coniferous wood, with both outer plies of southern yellow pine (Pinus taeda) and each ply not exceeding 6 mm thick. Not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material that preserves the wood grain. Falls under 4412.39.4039 due to specific southern pine outer ply and lack of opaque covering.
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
• Verify species certification for southern pines via invoices and mill reports to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no opaque surface coverings; transparent films must not obscure grain per HTS notes
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for wood species origin to prevent customs holds