Balau Tropical Hardwood Plywood from Japan
Balau-faced plywood sheets for marine applications, outer plies tropical hardwood with clear marine varnish exposing markings. HTS 4412.91.31.70 for other uncovered tropical plywood types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure varnish formulation meets transparent non-obscuring criteria
• Provide fumigation certificates for plywood imports
• Screen balau species for any endangered listings