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