Douglas Fir Battenboard Sheet from Japan
Battenboard consisting of narrow Douglas fir core battens with matching coniferous fir veneers on both faces, typically 1220x2440mm by 18mm. Falls under HTS 4412.59.95.00 as battenboard with coniferous outer plies, distinct from standard plywood. Used for partition walls and lightweight structural applications.
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
• Provide detailed construction diagrams showing batten core strips wider than 6mm to distinguish from plywood; check for CITES restrictions if using certain fir species; label panels with species and glue type for CBP review