Meranti Veneered Particle Board Panel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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