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Balau Tropical Marine Plywood from Japan

Balau tropical wood-faced plywood treated for exterior use, with waterproof glue between plies. Falls under HTS 4412.51.41.00 as other plywood with tropical outer ply, suitable for boat building and decking.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare treatment chemicals used to confirm compliance with USDA fumigation rules

• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for plywood pallets to avoid quarantine

• Photographic evidence of ply composition aids in avoiding reclassification disputes