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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates accompany shipment; measure batten spacing to confirm blockboard structure; test for tropical species identification