Keruing Blockboard Panel from Germany
Blockboard consisting of a core of softwood strips with keruing tropical hardwood face and back veneers, thickness 18mm, not surface-covered. Falls under HTS 4412.51.31.61 due to tropical outer ply and blockboard construction without surface covering that hides the wood's texture. Ideal for interior paneling and shelving.
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
• Obtain mill certificates confirming tropical ply species and thickness; declare exact construction type (blockboard vs laminboard) to avoid reclassification; watch for moisture content limits during customs inspection