Gedu Nohor Blockboard from Japan
Heavy-duty blockboard with gedu nohor tropical outer plies over pine block core, 25mm thick, maintained in natural unfinished state. Qualifies for HTS 4412.51.31.61 as not surface-covered tropical batten/blockboard preserving wood texture. Used in structural shop fittings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document block core dimensions to differentiate from standard plywood; test for tropical species via lab certification if challenged; declare panel count accurately for value assessment