Nyatoh Plywood for Furniture from Japan
Furniture-grade plywood featuring nyatoh tropical wood outer plies over lightweight core, sanded for paint finish. HTS 4412.91.51.15 designation for other plywood with tropical plies. Used in ready-to-assemble shelving and wardrobe construction.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Pre-cut panels risk reclassification as furniture parts under Chapter 94 if substantially complete
• Maintain records showing separate import from furniture assembly to preserve plywood status
• Test for tropical species misidentification, common with nyatoh resembling lauan/meranti