4412.52.31.75/Beech Battenboard Shelving Plywood/Japan

Beech Battenboard Shelving Plywood from Japan

Structural battenboard with European beech outer plies, 20mm thick for heavy-duty shelving. HTS 4412.52.31.75 due to nonconiferous beech face ply and transparent oil finish showing grain. Widely used in retail fixture manufacturing.

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%

Calculate with your customs value Verify classification with AI

Import Tips

• Fumigate with heat treatment, not methyl bromide, for EU beech imports

• Verify glue line strength meets ANSI/HPVA standards for structural claims

• Declare as 'battenboard' specifically; generic 'plywood' invites scrutiny