Black Walnut Plywood for Millwork from China
Plywood panels with Juglans nigra (black walnut) face ply, used in architectural millwork and custom casework. Falls precisely under HTS 4412.52.31.21 for its nonconiferous walnut outer ply with no obscuring surface treatment, allowing the rich dark grain to remain visible. Core typically consists of 5-7 layers of sustainable hardwoods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Source from CITES Appendix II compliant suppliers if black walnut; include export permits in documentation
• Conduct pre-shipment inspections for delamination or voids, as CBP may reject panels not meeting commercial plywood standards