Mahogany Plywood Speaker Cabinet Blank from Japan
Pre-cut plywood blanks with mahogany face ply for professional audio speaker enclosures, valued for acoustic properties. Meets HTS 4412.51.31.41 criteria as tropical wood-veneered battenboard with visible grain pattern. Thickness optimized at 18mm for sound damping.
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
• Specify acoustic-grade classification in commercial invoices for proper valuation
• Include test reports for sound transmission loss if marketing as specialized material
• Avoid pre-drilled holes that could reclassify as parts under Chapter 85 or 92