Meranti Tropical Plywood Sheet from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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