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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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