Aspen Battenboard Plywood 15mm from Japan
Battenboard plywood featuring aspen (nonconiferous) outer plies over narrow softwood strips, commonly used for subflooring and structural applications. HTS 4412.52.4100 covers this as 'other' plywood with nonconiferous outer ply in the blockboard category. Provides strength with lightweight properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs showing batten spacing and glue shear strength for structural claims
• Test for moisture content (under 12%) to comply with fumigation requirements
• Declare exact dimensions accurately; size variances can trigger valuation disputes