Mixed Tropical Species Plywood

Plywood panels with outer plies from unspecified mixed tropical hardwoods like nyatoh and kempas. This 'other' category under HTS 4412.51.41.00 captures plywood not fitting named tropical species subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.10.90Lower: 35% vs 43%

If outer plies are primarily spruce-pine-fir per subheading note

S-P-F mixed conifers qualify for softwood plywood classification.

4409.10.90Lower: 35% vs 43%

If in thin sheets under 6mm for decorative overlay

Thin wood marquetry or inlay sheets under 4409, not plywood.

4421.99Lower: 13.3% vs 43%

If further worked with profiled edges for molding

Profiled or molded wood articles shift from plywood to worked wood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct lab testing for species ID if origin is ambiguous to satisfy FLEGT licensing

Separate shipments by dominant tropical species to potentially access specific subheadings

Maintain chain-of-custody records from forest to port for audit protection

Related Products under HTS 4412.51.41.00

Meranti Tropical Plywood Panel

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.

Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood

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.

Kapur Tropical Plywood Sheet 4x8

Standard 4x8 foot plywood sheets with kapur tropical hardwood outer plies, ideal for marine applications due to rot resistance. This fits HTS 4412.51.41.00 as 'other' tropical outer ply plywood, not specified under more detailed subheadings.

Balau Tropical Marine Plywood

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.

Nyatoh Faced Cabinet Plywood

High-quality plywood with nyatoh tropical wood face veneers for kitchen cabinetry applications. HTS 4412.51.41.00 applies to this 'other' tropical plywood not enumerated in prior subheadings.

Kempas Tropical Decorative Plywood

Decorative plywood panels featuring striking kempas tropical wood grain on outer surfaces, used for wall paneling. Classified in HTS 4412.51.41.00 for other tropical outer ply plywood.