Meranti Plywood Panel from China
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.
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
• 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