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Walnut Face Plywood Panel 4x8 Sheet from Japan

Standard 3/4-inch thick plywood sheet measuring 4 feet by 8 feet with a face ply of walnut (Juglans spp.) wood, backed by softer core plies and crossbands for stability. The surface is not covered or only with transparent material that reveals the walnut grain and texture, classifying it under HTS 4412.91.31.20 as plywood with tropical walnut outer ply. Used primarily for high-end cabinetry and furniture making.

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

• Obtain CITES certification if walnut species are listed, as Juglans spp. may require documentation for tropical wood imports

• Verify face ply is genuine walnut via lab testing; misclassification as non-tropical wood leads to penalties

• Include mill certificates showing no opaque surface covering to avoid reclassification under other plywood subheadings