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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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