Hem-Fir Underlayment Plywood 1/2 Inch from Japan
1/2-inch plywood panels with Hem-Fir (hemlock-fir mix) coniferous outer veneers, tongue-and-groove edges for flooring underlayment. No grain-obscuring surface treatment applied. Classified in 4412.59.8000 as other not surface-covered coniferous 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
• Document T&G edge specifications; affects classification if considered profiled
• Provide species mix certification for Hem-Fir; unmixed hemlock may use different subheading
• Check sanded vs unsanded faces; excessive sanding risks veneer classification