Birch Battenboard Furniture Core

Battenboard featuring birch outer plies (nonconiferous) with internal softwood battens, no surface covering applied. HTS 4412.52.31.61 applies to battenboard with nonconiferous outer ply, grain-exposed. Commonly used as cores for tabletops and drawer bottoms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 43%

If coniferous wood outer plies

Different outer ply material moves to coniferous plywood subheading.

4407.29.02Lower: 25% vs 43%

If imported as sawn timber boards before lamination

Unlaminated nonconiferous wood boards classify under sawn wood heading.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If cut to specific dimensions for builders' joinery

Pre-cut panels for construction classify as joinery/assemblers' wares.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm batten spacing and attachment meets structural standards; provide photos showing exposed grain and no coverings; declare thickness accurately for duty calculation

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