Keruing Tropical Plywood

Structural plywood with keruing tropical hardwood outer plies, cross-banded with eucalyptus core for enhanced stability. HTS 4412.91.51.15 applies to this other category plywood featuring tropical plies excluding cedar varieties. Used in flooring underlayment and packaging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412.91.51Same rate: 35%

If outer plies specifically identified as cedar

Cedar tropical plywood has its own statistical breakout within the same tropical heading.

4412Same rate: 35%

If other tropical wood but specifically for concrete formwork

End-use for concrete pouring redirects to usage-specific subheading regardless of exact tropical species.

4407.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as sawn Hem-fir lumber boards, not laminated

Unlaminated tropical or mixed softwood boards classify under sawn wood chapter 4407 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact tropical species (keruing) on entry documents to match HTS criteria and prevent random inspections

Ensure panels meet minimum veneer thickness requirements for true plywood classification versus veneer panels

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'mixed tropical' without specifics, which can trigger valuation disputes

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