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

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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

Keruing Tropical Plywood from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4412.91.51