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Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel from Germany

A plywood panel featuring at least one outer ply of okoume tropical hardwood, constructed from multiple thin layers of wood glued together with the face ply visible. It is not surface-covered or only covered with transparent material that reveals the grain and texture, classifying it under HTS 4412.51.31 as blockboard/laminboard/battenboard style plywood with tropical wood outer ply.

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 the outer ply species via CITES documentation if endangered tropical wood to ensure compliance with US Fish and Wildlife Service requirements

• Provide mill test certificates confirming tropical wood content and adhesive type to avoid reclassification as non-tropical plywood

• Measure panel thickness accurately; exceeding certain limits may shift to different subheadings under Chapter 44