Specialty Birch Tropical Blockboard Sheet from China
Blockboard with solid tropical wood blocks in core and birch (Betula) face ply, finished with clear oil to enhance grain visibility. HTS 4412.51.1050 covers this 'other' variant for non-standard applications like marine fittings. Tropical core offers superior screw-holding over softwoods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document block core composition separately from plies; comply with ISPM 15 for wooden packaging if crated; monitor moisture content below 12% to pass inspection