4412.91.31.10/Spanish Cedar Face Ply Guitar Back Panel/Japan

Spanish Cedar Face Ply Guitar Back Panel from Japan

Plywood panel with a face ply of Spanish cedar (Cedrela spp.) used for the back of acoustic guitars. The outer ply showcases the wood's aromatic grain and texture, protected only by a clear finish that preserves its natural appearance. Classified under 4412.91.31.10 due to the tropical Spanish cedar face ply and lack of obscuring surface coverage.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify CITES Appendix II listing for Spanish cedar and obtain export permits from source countries; declare exact wood species on entry documents; inspect for proper face ply thickness to avoid reclassification