Parana Pine Face Laminated Blockboard 1/2 Inch Thick

Blockboard construction with softwood block core, Parana pine face ply, and coniferous back ply; 1/2 inch thick for shelving applications. Meets HTS 4412.59.60.00 as 'other' blockboard/laminboard/battenboard with exposed Parana pine (Araucaria angustifolia) grain, no obscuring surface treatment.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 35%

If with at least one outer ply of non-coniferous wood like tropical hardwoods

Mixed coniferous/non-coniferous outer plies classify under 'other' non-coniferous plywood headings.

4409Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported pre-glued as extended wood sheets for further plywood manufacture

Partially manufactured wood assemblies for plywood production fall under heading 4409.

4410.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If manufactured from bamboo strips rather than coniferous wood plies

Chapter notes include bamboo as 'wood'; bamboo-based particle/laminated boards use heading 4410.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Conduct core sampling if needed to prove blockboard construction (solid wood strips) vs. standard plywood for Customs verification

Label clearly with species, thickness, and 'grain visible - no surface covering' to facilitate entry processing

Monitor origin country quotas; Brazil may have export limits on Araucaria species products