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Mahogany Face Ply Marine Plywood Sheet from Germany

This plywood panel features a face ply of genuine mahogany (Swietenia spp.) over a laminated core, designed specifically for boat building and marine applications. It qualifies under HTS 4412.51.31.41 because it is blockboard-style plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical mahogany wood, not surface-covered in a way that obscures the natural grain. The panels are typically 4x8 feet and meet strict water-resistance standards.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain CITES certification for Swietenia mahogany species to comply with endangered species import restrictions

• Provide detailed species documentation (Swietenia spp. or Khaya spp.) and mill certificates verifying face ply composition

• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring thickness or core materials, which can trigger reclassification audits