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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Ensure varnish formulation meets transparent non-obscuring criteria

Provide fumigation certificates for plywood imports

Screen balau species for any endangered listings