Sliced Birch Veneer Plywood Panel 9mm 4x8 from Japan
Plywood panel with sliced birch veneer face (9mm total thickness, 4x8 feet) not surface-covered, providing premium figured grain patterns. Classified under HTS 4412.92.11.30 for its birch (Betula spp.) nonconiferous outer ply plywood form without coverings. Used in high-end furniture and architectural millwork.
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
• Distinguish sliced vs rotary cut in specs; sliced veneer justifies premium pricing but requires grain pattern photos for valuation
• Ensure veneer thickness <3mm per HTS plywood definitions; thicker faces may reclassify as blockboard