Southern Yellow Pine Plywood Panel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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