Keruing Tropical Plywood from Japan
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.
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
• 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