Sapele Mahogany Plywood from Japan
High-end decorative plywood with genuine sapele mahogany tropical outer veneers over poplar core, finished for interior paneling. Classified in HTS 4412.91.51.15 for other plywood with tropical wood outer ply. Popular in architectural millwork and high-end furniture.
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
• File electronic Lacey Act declarations 24 hours prior for all tropical hardwood plywood imports
• Certify glue line strength meets ANSI/HPVA standards to validate as structural plywood
• Watch for misclassification as Chapter 44 veneer if outer ply thickness exceeds 6mm