Keruing Tropical Plywood
Structural plywood featuring keruing (Dipterocarpus) as the outer ply, a tropical hardwood known for durability, bonded with phenolic resin. Meets HTS 4412.91.51 criteria for 'other' plywood with tropical outer ply, suitable for marine applications and exterior use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made predominantly with bamboo outer plies
Chapter notes include bamboo as wood; bamboo-dominant plywood has separate subheading.
If for industrial use with fiberboard core instead of wood plies
Medium density fiberboard (MDF) cores change classification to heading 4411.
If at least one outer ply is spruce-pine-fir (S-P-F)
S-P-F tropical mix classifications are specifically under coniferous plywood subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed species identification and harvest certificates for tropical hardwoods
• Test for formaldehyde emissions to comply with EPA TSCA Title VI standards
• Avoid classifying as particleboard (4410) if ply structure is clearly layered
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Tali Hardwood Plywood
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Meranti Plywood Panel
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Kapur Face Plywood Sheet
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Balau Marine Grade Plywood
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Kempas Cabinet Plywood
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