Hem-Fir Touch Sanded Plywood from China
Mixed Hemlock-Fir coniferous plywood with all wood plies ≤6mm, outer plies Hem-Fir per subheading definitions. Touch sanded only for thickness control, remaining in rough state without surface coverings. Qualifies for 4412.39.4061 as basic coniferous plywood.
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
• Reference 4407.14 Hem-Fir definition in entry docs; measure ply thickness precisely
• Common error: declaring sanded as 'finished' - specify 'touch only'