| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4412310640 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4412333265 | Doc | 63.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4407960011 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4407960013 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9620005500 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9620007000 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Customs Compliance Analysis for Birch Plywood (Model Making Use)
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariff rates for the products described, with a focus on birch plywood and related items used in model making. This includes base tariffs, additional tariffs, and special tariffs effective after April 11, 2025.
✅ 1. Birch Plywood (Surface Not Covered)
HS CODE: 4412310640
Description: Plywood with a face ply of birch (Betula spp.), not surface covered.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
- Notes:
- This is the most relevant code for birch plywood used in model making.
- Ensure the face ply is clearly birch and not surface covered.
- No anti-dumping duties apply to this category.
✅ 2. Birch Plywood (Thin Dimension)
HS CODE: 4412333265
Description: Plywood with a face ply of birch, with dimensions not exceeding 3.6 mm in thickness, 1.2 m in width, and 2.2 m in length.
- Base Tariff Rate: 8.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 63.0%
- Notes:
- This code applies to thin birch plywood, which may be used in precision model making.
- Higher total tariff compared to the previous code.
- Confirm the exact dimensions of the product to ensure correct classification.
✅ 3. Sawn Birch (North American Species)
HS CODE: 4407960011
Description: Sawn or chipped birch (North American species), thickness >6 mm.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
- Notes:
- This is raw birch material, not finished plywood.
- May be used as raw material for model-making plywood.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
✅ 4. Sawn Birch (European Species)
HS CODE: 4407960013
Description: Sawn or chipped birch (European species), thickness >6 mm.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
- Notes:
- Similar to code 4407960011, but for European birch.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
⚠️ 5. Wooden Tripods / Supports (Model Making Use)
HS CODE: 9620005500
Description: Monopods, bipods, tripods, etc., of wood.
- Base Tariff Rate: 3.3%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 58.3%
- Notes:
- This code applies to wooden supports or stands used in model making.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
- Ensure the material is clearly wood and not mixed with other materials.
⚠️ 6. Aluminum Tripods / Supports (Plywood Reinforced with Aluminum)
HS CODE: 9620007000
Description: Monopods, bipods, tripods, etc., of aluminum.
- Base Tariff Rate: 2.5%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 57.5%
- Notes:
- This code applies to aluminum supports, which may be used to reinforce plywood in model making.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
- Confirm if the aluminum is used for reinforcement or as the main structural component.
📌 Proactive Advice for Importers
- Verify Material Composition: Ensure the product is pure birch plywood or wooden supports, and not mixed with other materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic).
- Check Dimensions: For thin plywood (≤3.6 mm), use HS Code 4412333265.
- Confirm Surface Coverage: If the plywood is not surface covered, use HS Code 4412310640.
- Check for Certifications: Some countries may require wood certification (e.g., FSC, CITES) for imported wood products.
- Watch for Tariff Changes: The special tariff of 30% applies after April 11, 2025 — plan accordingly for cost estimation.
- Consider Anti-Dumping Duty: While not applicable to birch plywood, be aware of anti-dumping duties on iron and aluminum if those materials are used in the product.
📌 Summary of Key Tariff Changes (April 11, 2025)
| HS Code | Base Tariff | Additional Tariff | Special Tariff (after 2025.4.2) | Total Tariff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4412310640 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| 4412333265 | 8.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 63.0% |
| 4407960011 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| 4407960013 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| 9620005500 | 3.3% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| 9620007000 | 2.5% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 57.5% |
If you need help with certification requirements or customs documentation, feel free to ask.
Customs Compliance Analysis for Birch Plywood (Model Making Use)
Below is a structured breakdown of the HS codes and associated tariff rates for the products described, with a focus on birch plywood and related items used in model making. This includes base tariffs, additional tariffs, and special tariffs effective after April 11, 2025.
✅ 1. Birch Plywood (Surface Not Covered)
HS CODE: 4412310640
Description: Plywood with a face ply of birch (Betula spp.), not surface covered.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
- Notes:
- This is the most relevant code for birch plywood used in model making.
- Ensure the face ply is clearly birch and not surface covered.
- No anti-dumping duties apply to this category.
✅ 2. Birch Plywood (Thin Dimension)
HS CODE: 4412333265
Description: Plywood with a face ply of birch, with dimensions not exceeding 3.6 mm in thickness, 1.2 m in width, and 2.2 m in length.
- Base Tariff Rate: 8.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 63.0%
- Notes:
- This code applies to thin birch plywood, which may be used in precision model making.
- Higher total tariff compared to the previous code.
- Confirm the exact dimensions of the product to ensure correct classification.
✅ 3. Sawn Birch (North American Species)
HS CODE: 4407960011
Description: Sawn or chipped birch (North American species), thickness >6 mm.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
- Notes:
- This is raw birch material, not finished plywood.
- May be used as raw material for model-making plywood.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
✅ 4. Sawn Birch (European Species)
HS CODE: 4407960013
Description: Sawn or chipped birch (European species), thickness >6 mm.
- Base Tariff Rate: 0.0%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 55.0%
- Notes:
- Similar to code 4407960011, but for European birch.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
⚠️ 5. Wooden Tripods / Supports (Model Making Use)
HS CODE: 9620005500
Description: Monopods, bipods, tripods, etc., of wood.
- Base Tariff Rate: 3.3%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 58.3%
- Notes:
- This code applies to wooden supports or stands used in model making.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
- Ensure the material is clearly wood and not mixed with other materials.
⚠️ 6. Aluminum Tripods / Supports (Plywood Reinforced with Aluminum)
HS CODE: 9620007000
Description: Monopods, bipods, tripods, etc., of aluminum.
- Base Tariff Rate: 2.5%
- Additional Tariff: 25.0%
- Special Tariff (after April 11, 2025): 30.0%
- Total Tariff: 57.5%
- Notes:
- This code applies to aluminum supports, which may be used to reinforce plywood in model making.
- No anti-dumping duties apply.
- Confirm if the aluminum is used for reinforcement or as the main structural component.
📌 Proactive Advice for Importers
- Verify Material Composition: Ensure the product is pure birch plywood or wooden supports, and not mixed with other materials (e.g., aluminum, plastic).
- Check Dimensions: For thin plywood (≤3.6 mm), use HS Code 4412333265.
- Confirm Surface Coverage: If the plywood is not surface covered, use HS Code 4412310640.
- Check for Certifications: Some countries may require wood certification (e.g., FSC, CITES) for imported wood products.
- Watch for Tariff Changes: The special tariff of 30% applies after April 11, 2025 — plan accordingly for cost estimation.
- Consider Anti-Dumping Duty: While not applicable to birch plywood, be aware of anti-dumping duties on iron and aluminum if those materials are used in the product.
📌 Summary of Key Tariff Changes (April 11, 2025)
| HS Code | Base Tariff | Additional Tariff | Special Tariff (after 2025.4.2) | Total Tariff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4412310640 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| 4412333265 | 8.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 63.0% |
| 4407960011 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| 4407960013 | 0.0% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 55.0% |
| 9620005500 | 3.3% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| 9620007000 | 2.5% | 25.0% | 30.0% | 57.5% |
If you need help with certification requirements or customs documentation, feel free to ask.
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