Poplar Outer Ply Battenboard Sheet from Japan
Battenboard with a core of narrow softwood battens and at least one face veneered with nonconiferous poplar wood. Falls under HTS 4412.52.5100 for battenboard featuring nonconiferous outer ply, providing strength for structural uses like shelving and partitions. Differentiated by batten core from standard plywood.
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
• Provide core construction diagrams to distinguish battenboard from plywood; label fiber content accurately for outer nonconiferous ply; watch for reclassification if battens exceed typical dimensions