Oak Veneer Plywood Panel from Japan
Plywood panel consisting of multiple thin layers of wood glued together, with at least one outer ply made from nonconiferous oak wood. This product falls under HTS 4412.92.52 as it is a laminated wood panel that is neither of coniferous wood nor with outer plies of tropical hardwood, meeting the 'other' category criteria. Commonly used for high-end cabinetry and furniture facing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify formaldehyde emission standards compliance (e.g
• CARB Phase 2 or TSCA Title VI) with proper certification documentation
• Provide detailed layer composition and species identification to confirm nonconiferous outer ply classification
• Avoid misclassification as tropical wood by ensuring outer plies are from non-tropical nonconiferous species like oak