Rough Agathis Plywood Sheathing from China
Exterior-grade rough plywood sheathing featuring at least one Agathis outer ply, coniferous sheets each ≤6mm, minimally touch sanded for sizing without further processing. Falls under HTS 4412.39.40.51 for its specific rough state and grain-exposing surface (clear/transparent or none). Used for wall and roof sheathing in framing.
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
• Confirm no phenol-formaldehyde exceedances via lab tests for US EPA compliance; document coniferous species mix if S-P-F/Hem-fir inner plies used; watch for misdeclaration as finished panels