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%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
• 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