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Furniture Grade Birch Veneer Plywood 15mm from Japan

High-grade plywood with a defect-free birch (Betula spp.) face veneer ply, balanced hardwood core, and clear lacquer finish preserving the wood's texture and figure. Meets HTS 4412.92.11 criteria as other plywood with birch outer ply, no obscuring surface cover. Primarily for custom furniture fabrication.

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

• Obtain fumigation certificates (ISPM 15) for wooden packaging used in shipping plywood sheets

• Document glue line emissions testing to meet Phase 2 formaldehyde limits during customs clearance

• Inspect for edge banding; pre-edged panels may classify differently if considered further worked