Other
Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood: > Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard: > With at least one outer ply of tropical wood: > Plywood: > Not surface covered, or surface covered with a clear or transparent material which does not obscure the grain, texture or markings of the face ply: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4412.51.31
Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel
A plywood panel featuring at least one outer ply of okoume tropical hardwood, constructed from multiple thin layers of wood glued together with the face ply visible. It is not surface-covered or only covered with transparent material that reveals the grain and texture, classifying it under HTS 4412.51.31 as blockboard/laminboard/battenboard style plywood with tropical wood outer ply.
Mahogany Face Tropical Blockboard
Blockboard consisting of a core of softwood strips with at least one outer mahogany tropical wood ply, glued and pressed without opaque surface covering. The natural grain and markings of the mahogany face are visible, fitting HTS 4412.51.31 for unsurfaced tropical plywood panels.
Sapele Veneer Laminboard Panel
Laminboard with alternating cross-banded veneers and a core layer, featuring sapele tropical hardwood as the outer ply with transparent protective coating only. No obscuring surface treatment is applied, qualifying under HTS 4412.51.31 for other tropical plywood not further covered.
Keruing Tropical Battenboard Sheet
Battenboard plywood with keruing tropical wood outer ply over a core of narrow wood battens, surfaced only with clear UV-resistant coating preserving natural markings. Meets precise definition for HTS 4412.51.31 as unsurfaced tropical plywood panels.
Meranti Outer Ply Plywood
Standard plywood nailing under 4412.51.31 with dark red meranti tropical hardwood as both outer plies, cross-banded with core veneers and no grain-obscuring finish applied. Ideal for furniture and cabinetry where tropical grain pattern is desired.
Teak Face Laminboard for Furniture
High-quality laminboard with genuine teak tropical outer ply over crossbanded veneers, protected by clear lacquer that maintains visibility of teak's characteristic grain. Classifies precisely in HTS 4412.51.31 for tropical plywood without opaque coverings.
Balau Tropical Blockboard Construction Panel
Structural blockboard with balau tropical hardwood outer ply over softwood strip core, featuring only transparent sealer coat to expose natural wood texture. Designed for interior construction, fitting HTS 4412.51.31 specifications.
Kempas Species Plywood Sheet
Plywood panel with striking kempas tropical hardwood outer ply, cross-banded construction, and clear protective finish preserving the wood's reddish figuring. Qualifies under HTS 4412.51.31 for unsurfaced tropical wood plywood.
Pyinkado Tropical Battenboard
Heavy-duty battenboard featuring pyinkado tropical hardwood outer ply over dense batten core, with minimal transparent surface treatment. Used in demanding applications, classified in HTS 4412.51.31.
Genuine Laurel Tropical Plywood
Premium plywood with California laurel (true tropical species) outer plies, balanced construction, and clear oil finish highlighting figuring. Perfectly matches HTS 4412.51.31 for exposed tropical grain panels.