Sen Wood Face Cabinet Grade Plywood

High-quality plywood with sen (Kalopanax spp.) as the exposed face ply, combined with multiple cross-banded inner plies for stability, and a plain backer. No surface covering or only transparent sealant applied, ensuring the sen grain remains visible per HTS 4412.91.31.30 criteria. Primarily used in professional cabinetmaking and millwork.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.99Lower: 10% vs 43%

If outer plies are mixed tropical/non-tropical

Plywood with at least one but not primarily tropical outer ply goes to other wood categories, altering tariff treatment.

4410.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If particleboard core with sen face

Particleboard-based panels with veneers classify under Chapter 44 heading for particleboard, not pure plywood.

9403.91.00.80Lower: 35% vs 43%

If assembled into finished furniture parts

Pre-assembled into wooden furniture components shifts to Chapter 94 for finished goods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES documentation if sen sourcing raises endangered species flags; ensure squaring tolerance under 0.3% for acceptance as standard plywood; avoid metal fasteners that could trigger Chapter 73 classification

Related Products under HTS 4412.91.31.30

Sen Face Ply Hardwood Plywood Sheet

This plywood panel features a face ply of sen wood (Kalopanax spp.), a tropical hardwood, laminated with inner plies of softer woods and backed with another veneer. It is not surface-covered or only has a transparent coating that preserves the natural grain and texture of the sen face ply, classifying it under HTS 4412.91.31.30 due to the specific tropical face ply requirement. Commonly used in high-end cabinetry where the sen wood's unique figure is showcased.

Kalopanax Sen Veneer Plywood Panel

A laminated plywood panel with a prominent sen (Kalopanax spp.) face veneer over core layers of poplar or eucalyptus, designed for interior applications. The surface is either uncovered or coated with clear UV-resistant lacquer that highlights the sen wood's texture and markings, fitting HTS 4412.91.31.30 precisely. Ideal for custom furniture fronts and decorative paneling.

Transparent Coated Sen Plywood for Millwork

Plywood sheets featuring a sen (Kalopanax spp.) tropical face ply, with UV-transparent coating to protect without obscuring natural markings, over balanced hardwood cores. Meets HTS 4412.91.31.30 as unsurfaced or transparently coated plywood with specified tropical face. Suited for architectural millwork and trim.

Sen Kalopanax Plywood 3/4-Inch Thickness

Standard 3/4-inch thick plywood with sen (Kalopanax spp.) face ply on one side, multi-layer cross-grain construction, and no or clear surface treatment revealing the wood's texture. Specifically classified under HTS 4412.91.31.30 for its tropical sen outer ply in non-covered form. Used in shelving and case goods.

Furniture-Grade Sen Face Veneered Plywood

Premium veneered plywood with thin sen (Kalopanax spp.) face ply sliced at 0.6mm, over rotary-cut core veneers, preserving the tropical wood's figure without surface obscuration. Fits HTS 4412.91.31.30 for plywood with sen tropical face ply. Targeted for upscale furniture manufacturing.