Spanish Cedar Veneer Blockboard from China

Blockboard with solid wood blocks in core and Spanish cedar (Cedrela spp.) face ply, preserving natural texture without surface covering. Falls under HTS 4412.51.31.11 as laminboard/battenboard with tropical wood outer ply specified as Spanish cedar. Commonly used in humid climates for aromatic closet lining panels.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Provide lab test or supplier certification confirming Cedrela spp. face ply thickness and species

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as non-tropical ply - incurs higher duties under 4412.29

Ensure no binder exceeds specs that could reclassify as particleboard under 4410