Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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