Ponderosa Pine Sanded Plywood from Japan
Sanded 4-ply plywood with Ponderosa pine face and back veneers, suitable for cabinet backs and furniture underlay. Classified under HTS 4412.99.91.00 as other coniferous plywood without special length/thickness specs. Smooth surface for paint adhesion.
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
• Sanding degree (150-grit typical) affects furniture vs utility classification
• Lower knot quality for sanded grades; document to justify value declarations
• Formaldehyde testing mandatory even for underlayment uses