Mahogany Face Tropical Plywood from Japan
High-quality plywood with genuine mahogany (Swietenia) tropical hardwood face veneers over poplar core, for cabinetry. Falls under HTS 4412.91.41.00 as unspecified plywood featuring protected tropical outer plies.
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
• Secure CITES Appendix II permits for Swietenia mahogany species with export and import documentation
• Provide grading certificates (e.g
• AA grade face) to justify declared value against undervaluation scrutiny
• Avoid bundling hardware; loose plywood stays in 4412, assembled furniture moves to Chapter 94