Birch Topped Meranti Plywood for Cabinetry from Japan
Plywood panel with Betula birch outer face ply and meranti tropical wood inner plies, featuring a transparent lacquer finish that highlights grain patterns. It qualifies for HTS 4412.51.1050 as 'other' battenboard plywood with tropical outer ply and birch face, not covered opaquely. Suited for high-end kitchen cabinets balancing durability and appearance.
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
• Source from certified sustainable forests for tropical meranti to ease import scrutiny; include detailed cross-section diagrams in documentation; measure panel thickness precisely as 'other' excludes common sizes like 1/2 inch