Mixed Tropical Hardwood Plywood from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide composite species declaration listing all tropical woods used in construction
• Maintain 3% maximum binder content records to distinguish from agglomerated products
• CBP may require destructive testing to verify tropical ply location in sandwich construction