Birch Face Ply Tropical Core Plywood Panel from China
This plywood consists of a birch (Betula spp.) face ply with core and crossband plies from tropical hardwoods like meranti, not surface-covered beyond a transparent coating that reveals the wood grain. It falls under HTS 4412.51.1050 as blockboard-style plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood and a birch face ply, meeting the 'other' category for non-standard dimensions. Commonly used in cabinetry where tropical core strength is needed with birch aesthetics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if tropical plies include endangered species; provide mill certificates verifying birch face ply and tropical outer ply composition; ensure thickness measurements match 'other' specs to avoid reclassification to size-specific subheadings