Mahogany Face Veneer Plywood Panel from Japan
Plywood panel featuring a face ply of genuine Swietenia mahogany, with inner layers of poplar core and backing ply of eucalyptus. Not surface-covered or covered only with transparent varnish that reveals the mahogany grain and texture. Classified under HTS 4412.91.31.40 due to the mahogany outer 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%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES export permits for Swietenia mahogany as it's Appendix II listed; verify face ply species documentation; ensure transparent coatings don't obscure grain to avoid reclassification