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Kempas Tropical Plywood Wood Flooring

Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis) tropical hardwood outer ply on multi-layer plywood substrate for durable residential flooring planks. Clear oil finish permitted if grain remains visible. Fits 4412.51.31.05 criteria for uncovered or transparently coated tropical plywood flooring.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If Parquet or mosaic flooring (multilayer wood blocks) uses heading 4418.

4412.39.40Same rate: 43%

If common hardwoods like maple outer ply

Other hardwood plywood flooring (non-tropical) in 4412.39 subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document Kempas origin; some Southeast Asian sources require additional phytosanitary certificates

Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for plywood flooring panels

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