Beech Battenboard Shelving Plywood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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