Birch Battenboard Construction Plywood from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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