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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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