Meranti Plywood Panel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify CITES documentation if the tropical wood species like meranti is listed, as many tropical hardwoods require permits
• Ensure accurate ply composition labeling to confirm at least one outer ply is tropical wood per subheading requirements
• Avoid misclassification by confirming no opaque surface covering that obscures grain, texture, or markings