Okoume Marine Grade Plywood

High-quality plywood with okoume (nonconiferous) outer plies, treated for marine environments but retaining natural wood surface without covering. Used for boat building where grain visibility is essential. HTS 4412.92.31.60 applies due to nonconiferous outer ply and lack of surface covering.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.14Lower: 10% vs 43%

If imported as sawn hemlock-fir lumber before plywood assembly

Pre-lamination sawn wood classifies under coniferous sawn timber headings.

4412.99Lower: 10% vs 43%

If both outer plies are coniferous with nonconiferous core

Classification follows outer ply material priority over core composition.

4418.40.00Lower: 38.2% vs 43%

If shaped into cellular wooden panels

Structural modifications creating cells change it from standard plywood.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide waterproof glue certification and BS 1088 compliance documentation for marine grade

Declare exact okoume content percentage to avoid tropical wood restrictions

Watch for reclassification if any clear coating exceeds 'transparent material does not obscure grain' threshold