Parana Pine Face Laminated Blockboard 1/2 Inch Thick from Japan
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.
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
• 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