U.S. imports of Plywood, Veneered Panels & Similar Laminated Wood — Blockboard, Laminboard & Battenboard (SITC 63433) totaled $6.1M in August 2026, imported from 22 countries.
Importers of Plywood, Veneered Panels & Similar Laminated Wood — Blockboard, Laminboard & Battenboard paid $736K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.11% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Plywood, Veneered Panels & Similar Laminated Wood — Blockboard, Laminboard & Battenboard imports of $6.1M in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBlockboard, laminboard, and battenboard are engineered panel constructions where a core of solid wood strips or battens is sandwiched between veneer faces — a structure that provides dimensional stability for furniture, cabinetry, and door manufacturing. Unlike standard plywood, the core elements are not thin veneers but thicker solid-wood strips, which affects both structural performance and classification. Trade professionals should confirm that the panel's core construction meets the specific definition for these product types, as misclassification against standard plywood headings is a recurring CBP audit issue.
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Blockboard has a core made of solid wood strips (typically 7–30 mm wide) glued edge-to-edge and faced with veneer plies, whereas standard plywood consists entirely of thin veneer layers. The core strip width and construction method are the key classification criteria; technical mill documentation specifying core construction should accompany the commercial invoice to support correct tariff classification.
Furniture manufacturing, interior door production, and high-end cabinetry are the primary end-use sectors. These panels are preferred where flatness, screw-holding strength, and resistance to warping are priorities, making them common in kitchen and office furniture supply chains.
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Basic heading 63433 · $6.1M of $27.0B
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$86KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $58.7M of Plywood, Veneered Panels & Similar Laminated Wood — Blockboard, Laminboard & Battenboard and exported $3.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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Poland and Thailand together supply 47% of it. Thailand pays 20.5% duty; Poland 10.0%.
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