Birch Faced Lauan Core Plywood from China
Plywood with birch face ply over lauan (non-coniferous) core, unsurfaced, 15mm thick, grain exposed. Classified in HTS 4412.92.1140 as other plywood with birch Betula face and non-coniferous outer ply. Suited for underlayment and subflooring applications.
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
• Lauan cores require verification as non-coniferous to stay in 4412.92
• Test for delamination; rejected lots common without proper bonding declaration
• Declare glue type (e.g
• phenol-formaldehyde) for chemical compliance