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.

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.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 43%

If face ply is tropical softwood like keruing

Tropical softwood outer plies classify under separate coniferous plywood subheadings.

4418Lower: 13.2% vs 43%

If cellular wood core construction

Plywood with foam or cellular wood inner layers becomes 'beadboard' or similar joinery products.

6808.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If coated with paint or opaque finish

Surface-covered with non-transparent materials shifts to Chapter 68 for worked stone/wood panels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test coating transmittance to prove >90% visibility of grain per CBP guidelines; segregate from opaque-finished lots; include formaldehyde emission test results for TSCA Title VI compliance

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