Meranti Plywood Panel

A plywood sheet with at least one outer ply made from meranti, a tropical hardwood from Southeast Asia, laminated with inner layers of softer woods. Classified under HTS 4412.91.51 as 'other' plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood, excluding specific coniferous types. Used for furniture making and interior paneling.

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 outer plies are non-tropical hardwoods like oak or maple

Plywood with non-tropical outer plies falls under other hardwood plywood subheadings.

4412.10.90Same rate: 35%

If overall thickness not exceeding 6mm

Thin veneered panels under 6mm thickness are classified separately regardless of ply material.

4408.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as individual veneer sheets rather than assembled plywood

Unlaminated tropical wood veneer sheets are classified in heading 4408 for sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CITES certification if the tropical species is listed; verify species origin documentation

Ensure accurate ply composition labeling to avoid misclassification to non-tropical plywood headings