US Plywood Furniture Panels Assembled Chairs from China
Dining chairs assembled abroad from U.S.-exported pre-cut plywood panels, glued and finished with minor painting. Plywood components retain form and identity through permitted assembly operations, qualifying for 9802.00.80.40 duty-free treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Prove U.S. origin of plywood with mill certificates and export manifests,Document only gluing/screwing/painting - no sawing or finishing of panels abroad,Value declaration must separate U.S. wood components from foreign hardware