Meranti Veneered Particle Board Panel from China
Laminated panel featuring dark red meranti veneer over particle board core, suited for tropical-style cabinet doors. Falls under HTS 4412.92.07.00 as it has a particle board layer with nonconiferous meranti outer ply. Legal notes confirm applicability to woody materials like this hardwood.
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
• Source CITES documentation if meranti provenance raises endangered species concerns
• Declare exact thickness of veneer vs core to prevent disputes over 'layer' definition
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for wooden pallets to avoid fumigation delays