Plywood Concrete Formwork Panels from China
Prefabricated plywood panels designed specifically for temporary shuttering in concrete pouring operations during construction. These panels are assembled with wood framing and coated for multiple reuses, classified under HTS 4418.40.00.00 as formwork for concrete constructional work. They provide structural support to wet concrete until it hardens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
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
• Verify panels meet exact formwork specifications with structural engineering certifications to avoid reclassification as general plywood
• Include detailed assembly diagrams and usage instructions in documentation to prove concrete constructional purpose
• Check for any metal reinforcements, as excessive components may shift classification to Chapter 73