Keruing Tropical Plywood from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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