Balau Tropical Core Birch Plywood 15mm 4x8 from Japan
Balau (Shorea spp.) tropical hardwood core with select birch veneer face ply, no surface treatment applied. Standard 4x8 foot size, 15mm thick for shop fitting and display fixtures. HTS 4412.91.1030 applies to this uncovered, birch-faced, tropical-containing 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
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for shipping to avoid fumigation delays at US ports
• Retain supplier affidavits confirming <3% binder in adhesives to distinguish from agglomerated products