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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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