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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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+35.0%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

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

4412Same rate: 40.1%

If outer plies are bamboo veneer

Chapter note includes bamboo as 'wood'; bamboo-faced plywood uses 4412.12 per statistical notes.

4411.93Lower: 13.9% vs 40.1%

If maximum layer thickness exceeds 6mm

Thicker fiberboard construction (not plywood) with density 0.8 g/cm³+ falls under heading 4411.

4412.39.40Higher: 43% vs 40.1%

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.

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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