Dark Red Balau Plywood Panel from Japan
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 — 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
• 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