Oak Outer Ply Blockboard

Blockboard consisting of a core of softwood strips with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous oak wood, not surface-covered to preserve natural grain visibility. Classified under HTS 4412.52.31.61 as blockboard with nonconiferous outer ply, not surface-covered or covered only transparently. Used primarily for furniture framing and cabinetry construction.

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 both outer plies are coniferous wood

Shifts to coniferous outer ply subheading in the same plywood category.

4418.40.00Lower: 38.2% vs 43%

If assembled into finished furniture components

Finished wooden panels for furniture fall under assembled builders' joinery.

4408.90.01Lower: 35% vs 43%

If imported as individual nonconiferous veneer sheets only

Single veneer sheets without core assembly classify as veneer, not laminated panels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify core construction meets blockboard definition (softwood strips between face/back veneers); obtain mill certificates confirming nonconiferous outer ply species; ensure no opaque surface coverings to avoid reclassification

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