Balau Plywood Sheet
High-density plywood sheets with balau tropical hardwood face and back plies, preserving natural grain under transparent varnish. Meets HTS 4412.91.31 criteria for other plywood with tropical outer ply, not obscuring markings. Commonly used in flooring underlayment and boat building.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shaped or assembled into specific joinery items
Pre-cut or assembled panels for walls/floors classify as builders' joinery, not sheet plywood.
If fiberboard density exceeds limits
High-density tropical wood fiberboards fall under Chapter 44 fiberboard headings.
If at least one ply is tropical coniferous like radiata pine
Coniferous tropical plies shift to specific coniferous plywood subheadings.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for tropical wood species origin and volume
• Measure ply thickness; outer tropical ply must be verifiable without destructive testing
• Beware of edge banding that could be seen as surface covering, risking reclassification
Related Products under HTS 4412.91.31
Meranti Plywood Panel
Plywood consisting of at least one outer ply of meranti, a tropical hardwood, with inner layers of softer woods, not surface-covered or covered only with transparent material that reveals the grain. Classified under HTS 4412.91.31 as plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood, not obscured by opaque coverings. Used commonly for furniture making and interior paneling.
Keruing Tropical Hardwood Plywood
Structural plywood featuring keruing as the outer ply, a tropical species from Southeast Asia, with core layers of mixed woods and clear coating only. Falls under 4412.91.31 for uncovered or transparently coated plywood with tropical outer ply. Ideal for marine applications and cabinetry.
Kapur Plywood for Furniture
Light-colored plywood with kapur tropical hardwood outer veneer, multiple inner plies, and no opaque finish. Classified in 4412.91.31 as other not surface-covered plywood featuring tropical wood face ply. Popular for custom furniture and decorative paneling.
Tali Tropical Plywood Panel
Durable exterior-grade plywood with tali tropical hardwood outer ply over waterproof core, clear-sealed surface. Fits HTS 4412.91.31 for plywood with tropical outer ply, transparent covering only. Used in construction formwork and outdoor applications.
Nyatoh Plywood Sheet
Versatile plywood panels featuring nyatoh tropical wood outer ply, known for smooth grain, with light clear coat. Under HTS 4412.91.31 as other plywood, tropical outer ply not obscured. Suited for cabinet doors and millwork.
Meranti Face Plywood 4x8 Sheet
Standard 4x8 ft plywood sheets with dark red meranti tropical face ply, balanced core, transparent protective film. Precisely matches 4412.91.31 for non-covered tropical plywood. Standard size for construction and DIY projects.