Poplar Core Birch Plywood from China
Structural plywood panel with thin birch outer veneer over poplar core, suitable for furniture framing and underlayment. Falls under HTS 4412.92.52 due to birch being nonconiferous (not tropical), distinguishing it from coniferous plywood categories. Offers balanced strength-to-weight ratio.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Maintain chain-of-custody records tracing wood origin to comply with Lacey Act declarations
• Specify glue line strength and shear values if used for load-bearing applications
• Separate tropical and non-tropical shipments to prevent contamination of documentation