Keruing Tropical Plywood from Japan
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 — 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
• 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