Laminboard with Birch Face for Furniture Frames from China
Laminboard with birch face ply (Betula spp.) and layered core construction, at least one tropical outer ply, grain-visible without opaque covering. Fits HTS 4412.51.10 as battenboard/laminboard variant with specified birch face and tropical elements. Used in furniture framing for strength and aesthetic appeal.
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
• Obtain mill certificates confirming birch species and tropical ply content; ensure no binders exceed specs that mimic agglomerated wood; check for battenboard vs laminboard construction differences