Kempas Wood Laminboard Panel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if kempas species is Appendix-listed; document glue type and VOC content for EPA compliance; measure core strip width to confirm laminboard vs plywood distinction