Touch-Sanded Agathis Subfloor Plywood from Japan
Plywood sheets with Agathis spp. face ply, touch sanded solely for thickness control, consisting of coniferous wood sheets ≤6mm per ply, not further manufactured. Meets HTS 4412.39.40.51 as rough/ touch-sanded product with transparent or no surface covering, preserving natural grain visibility. Commonly used under flooring in residential construction.
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
• Provide mill certificates confirming touch-sanding only (no planing or finishing); ensure moisture content labeling for construction compliance; avoid common pitfall of undeclared edge treatments leading to 4418 reclassification