Meranti Tropical Plywood Panel from China
A plywood panel consisting of multiple thin layers of meranti tropical hardwood glued together, with at least one outer ply made from tropical wood. This product falls under HTS 4412.51.41.00 as it is classified as 'other' plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood, distinguishing it from standard softwood plywood.
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
• Verify CITES documentation if the tropical wood species is listed; non-compliance can lead to seizure
• Provide detailed mill certificates showing outer ply composition to confirm tropical wood content
• Avoid misclassification as non-tropical plywood by ensuring accurate species identification on invoices