Lodgepole Pine Utility Plywood from China
Utility-grade plywood featuring lodgepole pine outer veneers with filled knots and repairs, suitable for subflooring and underlayment. Classified HTS 4412.99.91.00 as other coniferous plywood, lacking special features like poplar core. 5-ply construction for stability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.6%
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
• Utility grade allows repairs; document patch materials to avoid 'modified wood' classification
• Sandability rating affects end use declarations; mismatches lead to audits
• Fumigation certificates mandatory for pine imports due to pest risks