Is Bamboo Plywood Subject to U.S. Plywood Tariffs or the EU EUDR? (2026 Guide)

Do bamboo plywood tariffs apply to your shipments? In most cases, no. Solid (all-bamboo) plywood is generally outside the scope of the new U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese hardwood and decorative plywood, so the bamboo plywood tariffs that hit wood-core panels usually do not apply. Pure bamboo products also fall outside the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). For importers in 2026, that usually means lower duties and less compliance paperwork than wood-based or bamboo-faced composite panels. Confirm your product’s HTS classification and duty status with a licensed customs broker before you import.

Bamboo plywood tariffs guide: all-bamboo plywood packed for export at HTR Bamboo — All-bamboo plywood packed for export. Solid bamboo panels sit outside the U.S. plywood AD/CVD scope.

The 2026 U.S. bamboo plywood tariffs explained

In June 2025 the U.S. Department of Commerce opened antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations into hardwood and decorative plywood from China, Indonesia and Vietnam, on a petition from the Coalition for Fair Trade in Hardwood Plywood. The preliminary determinations set punitive margins on Chinese product:

Measure (Chinese hardwood & decorative plywood)	Preliminary level
Antidumping duty (AD) case A-570-211	187.27% cash-deposit rate 185.96%; determination of 25 February 2026
Countervailing duty (CVD) case C-570-212	81.34% all producers and exporters, on adverse facts available; determination of 16 January 2026
Combined AD + CVD	roughly 268%, before any other duty
Critical circumstances	Affirmative. Duties reach entries made up to 90 days before the preliminary determinations were published.
Other U.S. measures	Section 301, and the Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber and derivative wood products in force since 14 October 2025, sit outside this case. Whether either reaches your tariff line is a question for your customs broker.
Status	Preliminary. Commerce’s final determination for China was due 15 July 2026, with the ITC injury vote to follow. Confirm the current rate before you contract.

Rates are preliminary and can move in the final determination. Sources: U.S. Department of Commerce / International Trade Administration case fact sheets and the Federal Register notices for cases A-570-211 and C-570-212. Last verified 19 July 2026.

Where bamboo plywood stands

The scope of the U.S. orders excludes products made entirely from bamboo and adhesives (solid bamboo), and it excludes bamboo flooring. The construction of the panel decides whether duties apply:

Panel type	U.S. AD/CVD (China plywood)	EU EUDR
All-bamboo / “solid bamboo” plywood	Excluded (out of scope)	Not covered
Bamboo flooring (bamboo face or all bamboo)	Excluded	Pure bamboo not covered
Bamboo-faced plywood with a hardwood or softwood core	May be in scope	Covered (contains wood)
Phenolic film faced plyform (concrete formwork)	Excluded, if it meets the panel spec below	Covered (contains wood)
Standard hardwood or decorative plywood	In scope. Duties apply.	Covered

A 100% bamboo panel stays outside the plywood duties. A bamboo face over a hardwood or softwood core can be treated as decorative plywood and fall within scope. For U.S. buyers, that difference often decides the landed cost.

What the scope actually says

The written scope decides this, not the tariff code. Commerce’s notice lists among the exclusions:

(5) multilayered wood flooring with a face veneer of bamboo or composed entirely of bamboo;
(7) products made entirely from bamboo and adhesives (also known as “solid bamboo”);
(8) Phenolic Film Faced Plyform (PFF), also known as Phenolic Surface Film Plywood (PSF), defined as a panel with an “Exterior” or “Exposure 1” bond classification as is defined by The Engineered Wood Association, having an opaque phenolic film layer with a weight equal to or greater than 90g/m3 permanently bonded on both the face and back veneers and an opaque, moisture resistant coating applied to the edges.

And on what is covered:

A hardwood and decorative plywood panel must have at least either the face or back veneer composed of one or more species of hardwood, softwood, or bamboo, regardless of any surface coverings.

That sentence is the trap. A bamboo face does not take a panel out of scope — a bamboo face over a poplar or eucalyptus core still reads as decorative plywood. Only being made entirely from bamboo and adhesives does. If a supplier offers you “bamboo plywood” at a price that looks like wood-core pricing, ask what the core is before you assume the exclusion applies.

One more point worth quoting, because buyers often classify first and read the scope second:

The HTSUS codes are provided for the convenience of the U.S. government and customs purposes, and do not define the scope of the investigation. The written description of the merchandise under investigation is dispositive.

Bamboo and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The EUDR applies from 30 December 2026 for large companies and from 30 June 2027 for small ones. It requires due-diligence proof that products are deforestation-free. The European Commission has clarified that bamboo is a non-wood forest product, so products made only from bamboo are not covered. Products that combine bamboo with wood are covered for their wood component. Pure bamboo plywood therefore avoids the compliance steps that hardwood plywood importers face in the EU. The European Commission put this in writing in its EUDR FAQ of 4 May 2026, and we set out exactly where the exemption starts and stops in our guide to the EUDR and bamboo plywood.

What this means for importers

If you import decorative panels, longboard or skateboard cores, furniture board or flooring, an all-bamboo specification can mean no plywood antidumping or countervailing duty in the U.S. and no EUDR due diligence in the EU. That is a measurable cost and paperwork difference against wood and composite panels in 2026.

HTR Bamboo makes 100% bamboo plywood with no hardwood core. It is FSC Chain-of-Custody certified (FSC-C210923), uses low-emission E0/E1 adhesives, and ships with import-ready documentation. See our shipping, MOQ and lead times, or request a quote or samples and we will confirm the right all-bamboo specification for your market.

Why B2B buyers choose HTR Bamboo

HTR Bamboo has manufactured and exported bamboo products since 2009. For buyers who want tariff-friendly, all-bamboo construction, we offer:

100% bamboo plywood with no wood core, in custom sizes and thicknesses. See bamboo plywood and bamboo veneer.
FSC Chain-of-Custody (FSC-C210923) and low-emission E0/E1 adhesives, with SGS or BV test reports on request. See our certifications.
OEM and custom panels, including cores for longboards and skateboards. See bamboo plywood for longboards and strand-woven bamboo flooring.
Worldwide shipping on EXW, FOB or DDP terms, with import-ready documents. See shipping, MOQ and lead times.

Frequently asked questions

Is bamboo plywood subject to the U.S. antidumping duty on Chinese plywood?

Plywood made entirely from bamboo and adhesives (solid bamboo) is excluded from the scope of the U.S. hardwood and decorative plywood AD/CVD orders. A panel with a hardwood or softwood core and only a bamboo face may still fall within scope. Confirm your HTS classification with a customs broker.

Is bamboo covered by the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)?

No. The European Commission classifies bamboo as a non-wood forest product, so products made only from bamboo are not covered by the EUDR. Products that mix bamboo with wood are covered for their wood component.

What is the difference between solid bamboo and bamboo-faced plywood for tariffs?

Solid (all-bamboo) plywood is built entirely from bamboo plies and adhesive, and it is excluded from the U.S. plywood duties. Bamboo-faced plywood uses a thin bamboo veneer over a hardwood or softwood core and may be treated as decorative plywood within scope. An all-bamboo build avoids the ambiguity.

Does HTR Bamboo supply all-bamboo plywood that qualifies?

Yes. HTR Bamboo produces 100% bamboo plywood with no wood core. It is FSC certified (FSC-C210923) with E0/E1 low-emission adhesives, and it ships with test reports and import documentation. Send us your specification and destination and we will advise.

How do I confirm my product is exempt?

Tariff and EUDR outcomes depend on the exact product construction and HTS classification. Start from the panel construction (100% bamboo against bamboo-faced or wood-core) and confirm the binding classification with a licensed U.S. customs broker or your EU compliance advisor.

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Disclaimer: this article is general information, not legal, tax or customs advice. Tariff scope, duty rates and EUDR obligations are complex, can change, and depend on your exact product and classification. Verify with a licensed customs broker or qualified advisor before importing.

Bottom line: bamboo plywood tariffs rarely apply to solid all-bamboo panels, but always confirm your HTS classification with a licensed broker.

Sources & further reading: European Commission, EUDR, U.S. International Trade Administration.