Oak Face Plywood Panel 4x8 Sheet from Japan
A 3/4-inch thick plywood sheet measuring 4 feet by 8 feet with an outer ply of oak (nonconiferous hardwood) and inner layers of mixed wood. This plywood is not surface-covered or coated with anything that obscures the natural oak grain, texture, or markings, fitting HTS 4412.92.31.70 as other plywood with at least one nonconiferous outer ply. Commonly used for cabinetry and furniture making.
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
• Verify formaldehyde emission compliance with EPA TSCA Title VI standards; provide CARB Phase 2 certification
• Document exact wood species and ply composition to confirm nonconiferous outer ply classification
• Avoid misclassification as particleboard by ensuring crossbanded veneer plies rather than uniform particle layers