Kapur Plywood for Cabinetry

Structural plywood panel featuring kapur tropical hardwood veneer on the face ply, designed for high-end cabinet construction. No surface covering applied, maintaining visibility of the distinctive kapur grain pattern. Meets HTS 4412.91.31.60 criteria for other tropical plywood not surface-covered.

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.

4412.10Lower: 10% vs 43%

If made with bamboo as outer ply instead of tropical hardwood

Chapter note includes bamboo as 'wood' but classifies separately from tropical hardwoods.

4411.93Lower: 13.9% vs 43%

If density exceeds 0.5 g/cm³ qualifying as fiberboard rather than plywood

Material density determines shift from veneered panels to density fiberboard headings.

4412.99Lower: 10% vs 43%

If both outer plies are non-tropical species like poplar

Requires at least one tropical outer ply for 4412.91 classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include detailed lamination records showing tropical ply position and core construction

Pre-clear with CBP on kapur species acceptance as qualifying tropical hardwood

Avoid common pitfall of shipping with protective plastic film that could be deemed surface covering

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