Hem-Fir Touch Sanded Plywood from Japan
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 — 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
• Reference 4407.14 Hem-Fir definition in entry docs; measure ply thickness precisely
• Common error: declaring sanded as 'finished' - specify 'touch only'