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