Kempas Species Plywood Sheet from Japan
Plywood panel with striking kempas tropical hardwood outer ply, cross-banded construction, and clear protective finish preserving the wood's reddish figuring. Qualifies under HTS 4412.51.31 for unsurfaced tropical wood plywood.
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
• Source from verified sustainable forestry operations to meet growing US green building standards
• Photograph outer plies pre-shipment for customs verification of tropical content claims
• Avoid mixing with 4412.59 panels in same container to prevent inspection delays