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Teak Wood Flooring Plywood Panels from Japan

Laminated plywood flooring with genuine teak (Tectona grandis) tropical hardwood outer ply, designed for interior residential flooring. Clear polyurethane coating allowed only if it doesn't obscure teak grain patterns. Meets 4412.51.31.05 as battenboard-style plywood with tropical wood face for flooring use.

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 teak species certificate from supplier; USFWS requires for tropical imports

• Declare exact thickness and ply construction to avoid reclassification as thin plywood