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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.52.51.00Same rate: 35%

If at least one ply (not necessarily outer) is tropical

Subheading 4412.52 covers internal tropical plies in other plywood types.

4419Lower: 13.2% vs 35%

If machined with profiles or tongue-and-groove edges

Profiled or worked panels shift to heading 4419 for profiled wood.

4421.99Lower: 13.3% vs 35%

If cut to specific dimensions for retail picture frame use

End-use specific shapes classify as other worked wood articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure teak chain-of-custody documentation; label panels with country of tropical wood harvest; avoid misdeclaring veneer thickness to prevent duty evasion penalties

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