Mahogany Face Blockboard for Furniture from Germany
Blockboard panels with mahogany (Swietenia or Khaya) face ply and softwood strip core, ideal for flat-pack furniture manufacturing. HTS 4412.51.31.41 applies to this unsurfaced tropical plywood where the mahogany grain remains visible through any clear coating. Standard sizes support economic shipping for overseas production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document core material composition separately from face ply to avoid undervaluation claims
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wood pallets to prevent phytosanitary issues
• Monitor country-of-origin rules as tropical wood sourcing affects quota eligibility