Balau Outer Birch Veneer Plywood Cabinet Board from China
High-quality 15mm plywood with genuine birch face (Betula spp.) and balau tropical hardwood outer ply for kitchen cabinet doors. Surface either uncovered or with transparent oil finish showing natural birch texture. Precisely classified in 4412.91.1040 as other specified plywood type.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain advance ruling on ply composition if balau proportion unclear to prevent exam holds
• Label panels with country of manufacture, tropical species, and birch face identification
• Watch for misdeclaration as 'poplar core plywood'—tropical outer ply dictates classification