Keruing Tropical Plywood Sheet

Standard 3/4-inch plywood with keruing tropical hardwood face and back veneers, unsurfaced or with clear UV-protective coating showing grain markings. Fits HTS 4412.91.31.70 as other not specifically named tropical plywood without obscuring surface treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 43%

If surface-covered with decorative opaque material

Opaque or printed surface coverings shift to 4412.94 regardless of tropical ply.

4408.90.01Lower: 35% vs 43%

If imported as veneer sheets only, not laminated plywood

Unlaminated tropical wood veneers classify under Chapter 44 heading 4408.

4412.91Same rate: 43%

If containing over 6mm outer tropical ply

Thicker outer plies (>6mm) have separate statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure ply thickness accurately; exceeds 6mm limits trigger different subheadings

Require mill test certificates confirming tropical outer ply composition

Check for CITES Appendix listings on keruing species before shipping

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