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Meranti Ply Birch Faced Cabinet Plywood 12mm from Japan

High-quality cabinet-grade plywood featuring birch face ply with dark red meranti tropical inner plies, maintained uncovered. 12mm thickness for drawer bottoms and shelving. HTS 4412.91.1030 designation for grain-visible birch-faced tropical plywood.

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

• Sand lightly only after import if needed; pre-sanding may qualify as surface treatment

• Batch test for dimensional stability; warping claims often trigger secondary inspections

• Label panels with ply composition visible to facilitate CBP visual exams