Ipe Outer Ply Birch Plywood Guitar Body Blank from Japan
Specialty plywood with exotic Ipe tropical outer ply and birch tonewood face, unfinished surface preserving acoustic properties and markings. HTS 4412.51.10.30 covers this laminboard for musical instrument bodies with tropical/birch combination. Favored by luthiers for resonance.
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
• Include tonewood grading certificates; declare as musical instrument parts if machined; watch for endangered species restrictions on Ipe sourcing