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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4412Same rate: 35%

If made predominantly with bamboo outer plies

Chapter notes include bamboo as wood; bamboo-dominant plywood has separate subheading.

4411.14Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If for industrial use with fiberboard core instead of wood plies

Medium density fiberboard (MDF) cores change classification to heading 4411.

4412.31Lower: 18% vs 35%

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