Keruing Blockboard Panel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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