Finnish Birch Exterior Plywood 15mm 2500x1250mm from Japan
Exterior-grade Finnish birch plywood panel (15mm thick, 2500x1250mm) with birch face ply, not surface-covered, suitable for weather-exposed applications due to phenolic glue. Classified in HTS 4412.92.11.30 as nonconiferous birch-faced plywood without surface covering obscuring the grain. Used for signage, outdoor furniture bases, and marine applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify glue line type (WBP phenolic for exterior) in documentation; interior urea-formaldehyde grades classify similarly but have different end-use restrictions
• Comply with APA trademark requirements if panels bear engineered wood association stamps for U.S. market acceptance
• Measure cross-sectional plies; panels with fewer than 5 plies may face challenges proving true plywood status