Birch Face Plywood Sheet 12mm from Japan
Plywood sheet with birch (nonconiferous) veneer on at least one outer face, laminated over a core of softwood battens, ideal for interior paneling and shelving. Classified under HTS 4412.52.4100 for 'other' plywood in blockboard/laminboard/battenboard with nonconiferous outer ply. Meets standard thickness for construction applications.
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
• Label panels clearly with species and thickness; customs may sample for veneer thickness measurement
• Obtain CARB Phase 2 certification for urea-formaldehyde emissions to prevent entry refusal
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as tropical plywood, which has quota restrictions