Pitch Pine Furniture Plywood from Japan
Decorative plywood sheets featuring pitch pine (Pinus rigida) on exterior face, suitable for custom furniture, all plies ≤6mm wood, coniferous outer. Meets HTS 4412.39.5030 southern pine specification. Distinct grain pattern valued in woodworking.
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
• Fumigation certificate required if originating from quarantined regions
• Species verification via DNA testing increasingly requested by CBP
• Avoid bulk packing without spacers; warping leads to damage claims