European Red Pine Face Baltic Birch Plywood from China
Baltic birch plywood featuring a face ply of European red pine (Pinus silvestris) with multiple inner birch plies for strength. Not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material that preserves the visible grain and texture of the pine face ply. Classified under 4412.59.70.00 due to the specific coniferous face ply of Pinus sylvestris in this blockboard-style plywood construction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.9%
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 face ply species certification as Pinus sylvestris via supplier documentation to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no opaque surface coverings that obscure grain patterns
• Include mill test certificates confirming coniferous outer plies and construction type