Meranti Plywood Panel
Plywood consisting of multiple thin layers glued together with at least one outer ply made from meranti, a tropical hardwood species. This panel is not surface-covered, allowing the natural grain and texture of the tropical face ply to remain visible. It falls under HTS 4412.91.31.60 as other plywood with a tropical wood outer ply, not surface-covered.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If at least one outer ply is dark red meranti or white lauan
Specific subheading for meranti variants within tropical plywood, narrower than general 'other tropical' category.
If outer plies are other non-tropical hardwoods like birch or maple
Shifts to other hardwood plywood heading when tropical wood requirement not met.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the outer ply species certification as tropical wood like meranti to confirm classification under 4412.91.31.60
• Ensure formaldehyde emission compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI for plywood imports
• Provide mill test certificate documenting glue type and tropical wood origin to avoid reclassification
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Keruing Tropical Plywood Sheet
Laminated plywood sheet with keruing (Dipterocarpus species) as the outer ply, sourced from Southeast Asian tropical forests. The sheet remains unfinished with no surface covering to preserve the natural tropical wood markings. Classified under 4412.91.31.60 for other not surface-covered plywood featuring tropical hardwood face veneers.
Kapur Plywood for Cabinetry
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Dark Red Balau Plywood Panel
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.
Mixed Tropical Hardwood Plywood
Plywood panels combining various tropical species (meranti, keruing, kapur) with at least one qualifying outer ply. Specifically not surface-covered to preserve authentic tropical wood appearance for custom furniture applications. Classified as HTS 4412.91.31.60 other tropical plywood.
Apitong Plywood Structural Panel
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