Birch Veneer Core Plywood 18mm from Japan
18mm thick plywood with birch veneer core and face ply, non-coniferous outer layer, unsurfaced or transparently coated to show birch texture. Under HTS 4412.92.1140 for other birch-faced plywood not obscuring grain. Commonly used in shop fitting and decorative paneling.
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
• Declare exact veneer thickness; over 6mm may shift to heading 4408 as sawn wood
• Use NAICS codes for furniture manufacturing to support valuation if end-use declared
• Avoid misdeclaration as sets with hardware, which could go to 4421.99 if assembled