Transparent Coated Birch-Tropical Laminboard from China
Laminboard with birch (Betula spp.) face and tropical hardwood strips in core construction, coated only with clear varnish to protect without obscuring markings. HTS 4412.51.1050 applies to this 'other' category panel with tropical outer ply, used in architectural paneling. Distinguishes from fully surfaced products by grain visibility.
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
• Test coating transparency to confirm it doesn't obscure grain per HTS notes; declare exact tropical species for Lacey Act compliance; bundle in stable packs to prevent warp during ocean freight