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