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Kempas Tropical Plywood Wood Flooring from Japan

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.

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

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

• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for plywood flooring panels