Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood from China
Plywood sheets made with keruing tropical wood as the outer veneer layer, laminated with cross-grained inner plies for strength. Classified under HTS 4412.51.41.00 for 'other' plywood featuring at least one tropical wood outer ply, used in high-end cabinetry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain species-specific origin certificates to prove tropical wood sourcing and comply with Lacey Act
• Label shipments clearly with HTS code and tropical wood declaration to speed customs clearance
• Test for formaldehyde emissions if destined for interior use to meet EPA TSCA Title VI standards