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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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