Keruing Tropical Plywood from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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