Keruing Tropical Blockboard from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates accompany shipment; measure batten spacing to confirm blockboard structure; test for tropical species identification