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Douglas Fir Utility Plywood

Utility-grade plywood sheets using Douglas fir for both outer plies and inner layers, each ≤6mm, suited for shelving and crates. HTS 4412.39.50 covers this as other plywood with coniferous outer plies, excluding bamboo or specified species. Cost-effective for non-decorative uses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+37.5%42.6%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+60.0%65.1%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.39.40Higher: 45.5% vs 42.6%

If each ply ≤6mm but with birch outer plies

Birch (non-coniferous) outer plies move to 4412.39.4010 or similar specific non-conif entries.

4407.14.00Lower: 35% vs 42.6%

If imported as sawn sheets without lamination

Unlaminated coniferous sawn wood (Hem-fir etc.) stays in 4407; lamination creates plywood.

4412Same rate: 42.6%

If blockboard construction with solid wood blocks

Blockboard uses solid cores >6mm equivalent, classifying under 4412.94, not thin-sheet ply.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include fumigation certificate (ISPM 15) if plywood is used in packaging to prevent quarantine issues

• Declare exact coniferous species (e.g

• Douglas fir) on entry docs for accurate HTS verification