Ash Outer Ply Blockboard from Japan
Structural blockboard with ash wood (nonconiferous) outer plies over finger-jointed softwood core strips, unfinished surface. HTS 4412.52.31.61 for nonconiferous blockboard not surface-covered. Applications in flooring underlayment and framing.
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
• Core strip dimensions must meet blockboard specs (25-30mm wide); species labeling prevents duty disputes; palletize properly to prevent warping