Hem-Fir Mixed Species Plywood from Germany
Plywood panels with Hem-Fir (Western hemlock-fir mix) outer plies per subheading note definitions, crossbanded with pine core for stud-grade framing. HTS 4412.99.91.00 covers this coniferous plywood as 'other' not specified elsewhere. Common in Western US construction.
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
• Hem-Fir proportion doesn't need specification per HTS notes; supplier affidavits suffice
• Structural 1 (STR1) stamps require third-party certification for building codes
• Check kiln-dried status; green lumber risks mold growth during ocean transit