Meranti Tropical Plywood Sheet from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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