Laminboard with Birch Face for Furniture Frames from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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