Balau Plywood Sheet from Japan
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.
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
• 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