Okoume Tropical Plywood Panel from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
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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