Birch Face Ply Blockboard for Cabinetry from Japan
Blockboard featuring a birch (Betula spp.) face ply over a core of softwood strips glued edge-to-edge, not surface-covered or covered with transparent material that obscures the grain. Classified under HTS 4412.51.10 due to its blockboard construction with at least one outer ply of tropical wood and birch face ply. Ideal for cabinet doors and shelving where stability and visible birch veneer are desired.
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
• Verify the face ply is specifically birch (Betula spp.) via supplier certification; document tropical wood origin for CITES compliance if applicable; inspect for any opaque surface coverings that could shift classification