Ponderosa Pine Blockboard from Japan
Structural blockboard using Ponderosa pine core and face veneers, both coniferous, 28mm thickness for heavy shelving. Under HTS 4412.59.95.00 as other blockboard, valued for workability and appearance in retail fixtures. Exceeds standard plywood veneer thickness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document kiln-dried status (KD19) on invoice for duty preferences; avoid over 3% binder content to stay outside pellet definitions; grade stamp verification for structural claims