Kempas Tropical Plywood from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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