Okoume Marine Grade Plywood from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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