Mahogany Face Battenboard Door Skin from Japan
Thin battenboard panels with mahogany face ply used as interior door skins for prehung door manufacturing. Falls under HTS 4412.51.31.41 for tropical wood outer ply without obscuring surface coverings. Lightweight yet durable for residential applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish 'door skin' vs 'complete door' in documentation to maintain plywood status
• Require edge-sealing recommendations for humidity-prone import destinations
• Batch numbering helps trace CITES compliance through supply chain