Birch Face Ply Baltic Birch Plywood 1/4 Inch from Germany
Baltic birch plywood featuring a birch (Betula spp.) face ply, not surface covered, used for cabinetry and furniture making. Classified under HTS 4412.52.1030 because it is plywood with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous birch wood and no opaque surface covering that obscures the grain. The clear grain visibility meets the 'not surface covered' requirement.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify birch species documentation as Betula spp. to confirm nonconiferous classification; obtain mill certificates showing no opaque surface treatments; watch for misclassification as coniferous plywood if inner plies dominate