4412.92.11.40/Birch Faced Lauan Core Plywood/Japan

Birch Faced Lauan Core Plywood from Japan

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 — 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%

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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