Meranti Tropical Plywood Panel from Germany
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 — Germany → 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
• 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