Okoume Plywood 12mm Utility Grade from Germany
Plywood panels featuring tropical okoume (nonconiferous) outer plies over poplar core, in utility grade with natural grain visible through clear coating. HTS 4412.92.31 applies to this 'other' plywood not surface-covered obscuring markings, excluding coniferous plies. Used for packaging crates and formwork.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits if okoume harvest exceeds sustainable quotas, preventing import delays
• Document core vs outer ply composition to distinguish from full tropical wood panels
• Avoid palletizing with coniferous wood spacers that could trigger mixed-material scrutiny