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Custom Cut Walnut Face Plywood Blanks from Japan

Pre-cut plywood blanks with walnut face ply for guitar bodies and instrument backs, maintaining natural wood figuring. Classified HTS 4412.52.31.21 as unfinished plywood with Juglans spp. nonconiferous face, cut to size but retaining transparent protective film only. Ideal for luthiers and musical instrument manufacturers.

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

• Include cutting diagrams and original sheet specs to prove panels remain 'plywood' post-customization, not finished articles

• For musical instrument use, consider bonding warehouse entry to defer duties until further manufacture