Oak Outer Ply Blockboard from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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