Meranti Tropical Plywood Sheet from China
A 3/4-inch thick plywood panel made with meranti, a tropical hardwood, as the outer ply and poplar core, not surface-covered to preserve natural grain. Classified under HTS 4412.51.31.61 as blockboard-style plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood, not surface covered or covered with transparent material that obscures grain. Commonly used for furniture and cabinetry construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify tropical wood origin with CITES documentation if applicable to avoid delays; ensure accurate ply composition labeling per HTS notes; inspect for binder content to confirm not agglomerated waste products