Keruing Tropical Plywood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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