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Mahogany Guitar Back Plywood from Japan

Bookmatched plywood panels with Swietenia mahogany face and back for acoustic guitar backs, lightweight balsa core for resonance. UV-cured clear coat preserves figuring. Specific HTS 4412.91.31.40 classification for musical instrument tropical plywood.

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

Provide tonewood exemption letters if applicable; measure precisely for musical instrument tariff treatment; humidity control during shipping critical