Mixed Tropical Species Plywood from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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