Poplar Plywood Panel 18mm from China
A plywood panel consisting of multiple layers with outer plies made from nonconiferous poplar wood, used for furniture construction and cabinetry. It falls under HTS 4412.52.4100 as blockboard, laminboard, or battenboard plywood with at least one outer ply of nonconiferous wood, classified as 'other' plywood. The core is typically softwood strips glued between face veneers.
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
• Verify outer ply species through certification; nonconiferous like poplar must be documented to avoid reclassification to coniferous codes
• Ensure formaldehyde emission compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI for composite wood products sold in the US
• Provide mill test reports showing glue type and layer construction to confirm it's not particleboard