Kapur Plywood for Cabinetry from Japan
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.
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
• 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