Dark Red Balau Plywood Panel from Germany
Premium plywood with dark red balau tropical wood outer veneer, popular for marine applications due to natural rot resistance. Delivered not surface-covered to showcase the rich reddish-brown grain. Falls precisely under HTS 4412.91.31.60 as other tropical plywood without surface treatment.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Balau's durability requires specific moisture content certification for import clearance
• Document chain of custody from Indonesian/SE Asian forests to prove legal tropical sourcing
• Separate from tropical plywood with thin transparent coatings that might qualify differently