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Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood: > Blockboard, laminboard and battenboard: > With at least one outer ply of tropical wood: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 4412.51.51.00
Merbau Tropical Hardwood Blockboard
Blockboard consisting of a core of softwood strips glued together between crossbands and faced with merbau tropical hardwood outer plies. Classified under HTS 4412.51.51.00 due to at least one outer ply of tropical wood like merbau and its blockboard construction with solid wood core strips. Used primarily for interior furniture and cabinetry where strength and stability are required.
Kempas Wood Laminboard Panel
Laminboard made with multiple thin softwood plies glued together, featuring outer plies of kempas tropical hardwood for decorative surfacing. Falls under HTS 4412.51.51.00 as a battenboard/laminboard variant with tropical outer ply, distinguished from standard plywood by layered construction. Ideal for wall paneling and high-end joinery.
Ipe Tropical Battenboard Sheet
Battenboard with softwood batten core assembled between face and back veneers, one outer ply being durable ipe tropical hardwood. HTS 4412.51.51.00 applies to this 'other' category for blockboard-style products featuring tropical plies, valued for outdoor applications like decking substructure. Provides superior screw-holding strength compared to particleboard.
Teak Veneered Blockboard
Engineered blockboard panel with plantation teak tropical hardwood veneer as the outer ply over softwood block core. Specifically under HTS 4412.51.51.00 for tropical-faced laminates other than standard plywood categories. Commonly used in luxury yacht interiors and bespoke cabinetry.
Mahogany Faced Laminboard
Laminboard construction with genuine mahogany (Swietenia spp.) tropical outer ply providing rich grain pattern over layered core. HTS 4412.51.51.00 captures these specialized tropical-faced blockboards used in architectural millwork. Meets strict definitions excluding standard plywood geometries.
Keruing Tropical Blockboard
Heavy-duty blockboard featuring keruing tropical hardwood outer ply suited for structural applications. Classified HTS 4412.51.51.00 for its tropical outer ply on batten-style core construction. Popular in Southeast Asian furniture manufacturing.
Balau Wood Battenboard
Balau tropical hardwood surfaced battenboard designed for exterior cladding substrates. HTS 4412.51.51.00 due to tropical outer ply requirement in blockboard family. Offers excellent weather resistance when properly sealed.
Meranti Tropical Laminboard
Multi-layer laminboard with light red meranti tropical outer ply providing cost-effective decorative surface. Fits HTS 4412.51.51.00 'other' category for tropical-faced specialized boards. Widely used in modular shelving systems.
Kapur Blockboard Panel
Premium kapur tropical hardwood faced blockboard for architectural casework. HTS 4412.51.51.00 classification reflects tropical outer ply on strip core construction. Features interlocking grain pattern ideal for staining.
Rengas Tropical Veneered Battenboard
Battenboard with distinctive rengas tropical wood veneer outer ply over structural core. Under HTS 4412.51.51.00 as specialized tropical-faced panelboard. Used in boatbuilding for bulkheads and furniture.