Keruing Tropical Blockboard 12mm 4x8 ft

Blockboard panel (4x8 ft, 12mm thick) with Keruing tropical hardwood outer face ply over softwood strip core, surface untreated or with clear varnish only. Meets HTS 4412.51.31.75 as other plywood-type with tropical outer ply not obscuring grain. Used for lightweight furniture and partitioning.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 43%

If with outer ply of tropical softwood like Shorea

Tropical coniferous outer plies go to 4412.29, separate from tropical hardwood classification.

4418.40.00Lower: 38.2% vs 43%

If shaped into specific profiles or moldings

Profiled or worked panels beyond flat plywood classify under 4418 for profiled wooden articles.

4407Lower: 10% vs 43%

If imported as tropical hardwood lumber, not assembled panels

Unprocessed tropical sawn wood boards fall under 4407 before lamination into plywood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed construction specs showing tropical outer ply position; include supplier affidavits for species ID

Palletize securely to prevent warping

Test for E0/E1 emission standards before US entry

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