Douglas Fir Exterior Plywood Sheathing
Water-resistant plywood panels constructed with Douglas fir coniferous veneers on both outer surfaces, bonded with phenolic adhesives for outdoor applications. Falls under HTS 4412.59.9000 as coniferous plywood not specified elsewhere, used primarily for exterior siding and roofing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer plies are bamboo veneer
Chapter note includes bamboo as 'wood'; bamboo-faced plywood uses 4412.12 per statistical notes.
If maximum layer thickness exceeds 6mm
Thicker fiberboard construction (not plywood) with density 0.8 g/cm³+ falls under heading 4411.
If one outer ply is non-coniferous like lauan
Mixed outer plies (one coniferous, one non-coniferous) classify under 4412.39 'other' with non-coniferous ply.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Require supplier certification confirming coniferous outer plies and weather-resistant glue type for exterior grade
• Comply with APA trademark requirements if panels carry engineered wood association stamps
Related Products under HTS 4412.59.90.00
Radiata Pine Laminated Cabinet Plywood
High-quality plywood made from New Zealand radiata pine with matching coniferous outer veneers, designed for kitchen cabinetry and furniture fabrication. HTS 4412.59.9000 applies to this 'other' coniferous plywood without special treatments or species designations.
SPF Pine Plywood 3/4 Inch 4x8 Sheet
Structural plywood panel made from spruce-pine-fir (SPF) coniferous wood species with both outer plies of softwood, laminated with multiple inner layers of wood veneer. Classified under HTS 4412.59.9000 as 'other' plywood with coniferous outer plies, excluding specific thicknesses or treatments. Commonly used for construction sheathing and subflooring.
Hem-Fir Construction Grade Plywood Panels
Mixed hemlock-fir plywood panels per subheading definition, featuring coniferous outer plies for structural framing and formwork. Classified HTS 4412.59.9000 as standard coniferous plywood used in residential construction.
Lodgepole Pine Utility Plywood 1/2 Inch
Economic-grade plywood featuring lodgepole pine coniferous veneers on exterior faces, suitable for utility shelving and temporary formwork. HTS 4412.59.9000 covers this unspecified coniferous plywood product.
Scots Pine Furniture Grade Plywood
Select-grade plywood with Scots pine outer veneers, sanded smooth for visible furniture applications like tabletops and cabinet doors. Falls under HTS 4412.59.9000 for coniferous plywood not elsewhere specified.