Dark Red Meranti Plywood from Japan
Plywood panels featuring dark red meranti tropical hardwood outer plies, suitable for interior joinery, with transparent sealer only. Classified in HTS 4412.91.31.70 as other tropical plywood not fitting specific species or covering exclusions.
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
• Use calibrated gauges for panel thickness to avoid 4412.29 misclassification
• Maintain chain-of-custody records for tropical hardwood sourcing
• Inspect for uniform tropical ply coverage across outer surfaces