Birch Battenboard Construction Plywood from China
Battenboard plywood with birch outer plies over narrow wood batten core strips, 18mm thick standard sheathing size. Meets HTS 4412.52.31.75 as battenboard with nonconiferous (birch) outer ply, transparent surface coating only. Commonly used for subflooring and wall paneling in construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm batten core construction via cross-section photos in entry documentation
• Test for Phase 2 TSCA compliance; non-compliant panels subject to refusal and penalties
• Declare exact ply count and adhesive type; urea-formaldehyde may trigger additional scrutiny