Balau Hardwood Plywood Panel from Japan
Balau tropical hardwood faced plywood designed for exterior siding, with waterproof glue and UV resistant outer ply. HTS 4412.91.51.15 covers this as other plywood with tropical outer ply. Suitable for decking substrates and weather-exposed applications.
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
• Include test reports for boil-proof glue lines required for exterior plywood classification
• Document tropical wood sourcing chain to comply with EU FLEGT licensing if transshipping through Europe
• Measure cross-band ply orientation to confirm true plywood construction vs. parallel laminated wood