Battenboard Birch Face Ply for Wall Paneling from Japan
Battenboard with exposed birch (Betula spp.) face ply, tropical wood outer ply, core of narrow wood battens, no obscuring surface cover. HTS 4412.51.10 applies for its specific ply combination in battenboard form. Suited for interior wall paneling applications.
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
• Label shipments clearly as battenboard to distinguish from plywood; test for moisture content under 13% per import standards; prepare for CBP scrutiny on tropical wood sourcing