Meranti Plywood Panel
Plywood sheets made with at least one outer ply of meranti, a tropical hardwood, not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material that reveals the wood grain. Classified under HTS 4412.91.31.70 as other plywood with tropical wood outer ply, excluding specific thicknesses or species like okoume or obeche.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If outer ply is okoume, obeche, or sapelli
Specific tropical species like okoume have dedicated subheadings in 4412.31 for more precise classification.
If no outer ply is tropical wood
Plywood without tropical outer plies falls under other wood species categories.
If at least one ply is bamboo
Chapter notes extend 'wood' definition to bamboo, moving it to bamboo-specific plywood heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tropical wood origin with supplier certificates to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Ensure no opaque surface coverings; transparent films must not obscure grain texture
• Avoid misclassification by confirming at least one outer ply is true tropical hardwood
Related Products under HTS 4412.91.31.70
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.
Kapur Face Plywood for Furniture
High-quality kapur tropical wood-faced plywood panels for cabinetry, with clear lacquer finish preserving natural texture and markings. HTS 4412.91.31.70 applies to this other plywood with tropical outer ply, not surface-covered obscuringly.
Dark Red Meranti Plywood
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.
Balau Tropical Hardwood Plywood
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.
Kempas Outer Ply Plywood
Structural plywood with kempas tropical wood outer veneers, no surface covering or clear oil finish only. Meets HTS 4412.91.31.70 for other tropical plywood excluding named species and obscuring treatments.
Tali Tropical Plywood Panels
Panels of plywood with tali hardwood tropical outer plies for flooring underlay, transparent protective coating. HTS 4412.91.31.70 covers this as other grain-visible tropical plywood.