Okoume Plywood 12mm Utility Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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