Meranti Plywood for Furniture from Japan
Light red meranti (nonconiferous) outer ply plywood sheets, not surface-covered, ideal for high-end furniture construction. The natural figuring of meranti wood is preserved without any overlay. Classified in HTS 4412.92.31.60 for other nonconiferous plywood.
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
• Comply with Lacey Act by providing declaration of meranti species and country of harvest
• Document veneer thickness to confirm it meets minimum plywood construction standards
• Avoid importing with colored stains that could be interpreted as surface covering