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Teak Veneered Blockboard from Japan

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.

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

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