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Kempas Tropical Plywood from Germany

Hardwearing plywood with striking orange-brown kempas tropical outer ply, multiple veneer layers, grain-clear coating. HTS 4412.91.31 classification for other tropical outer ply plywood without obscuring surfaces. Used for heavy-duty shelving.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Season properly before shipping to prevent cupping from humidity changes

• Declare exact tropical species to avoid grouping under generic 'mahogany'

• Test shear strength if marketed as structural for engineering approval