Chapter 4408 — Customs Tariff Headings

Douglas Fir Bookmatch Veneer for Flooring Underlay

Sliced and bookmatched Douglas fir veneer sheets, not exceeding 6 mm in thickness, used as a decorative underlay for engineered flooring. The planed surfaces enhance adhesion during lamination, and the coniferous origin places this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Douglas Fir Rotary Cut Veneer Sheets

Thin Douglas fir wood sheets obtained by rotary cutting logs, with thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for plywood production and furniture veneering. The sheets are typically planed or sanded for smooth surfaces, and their coniferous nature qualifies them under tariff item 4408.10.00.

End-Jointed Pine Veneer Sheets

End-jointed pine veneer sheets, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, planed for plywood lamination. The end-jointing extends length without waste, a process explicitly allowed under this tariff item.

FSC Certified Spruce Veneer

FSC-certified spruce veneer sheets, sliced and sanded to under 6 mm for eco-friendly plywood facing. The certification supports traceability but does not affect tariff classification.

Hem-Fir Peeled Veneer

Hem-fir peeled veneer sheets, sanded to under 6 mm for structural panels. Sourced from mixed hemlock-fir stands, where the proportion of each species varies and is unknown, consistent with the subheading note for Hem-fir.

Hemlock Veneer for Plywood

Western hemlock sliced veneer sheets, 4.2 mm thick, end-jointed and sanded specifically for plywood crossbands. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Laminated Fir Veneer for Doors

Fir veneer sheets sliced thin (≤6 mm), lightly laminated at edges for stability in door skin production. The sanded surface is ready for finishing, and the lamination does not change its classification as veneer.

Larch Wood Veneer Sheets

European larch veneer peeled to 5 mm thickness, end-jointed for curved furniture veneering and boat interiors. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Loblolly Pine Veneer for Packaging

Loblolly pine peeled sheets ≤6 mm for crate and box veneering, sanded for durability. Bulk industrial use in packaging applications.

Pine Veneer Sheets

Thin sheets of pine wood, sawn lengthwise and sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, typically planed and sanded for smoothness. Used primarily for veneering furniture and plywood panels.

Planed Douglas Fir Sliced Veneer for Cabinetry

Sliced Douglas fir veneers, planed to a uniform thickness under 6 mm, ideal for high-end cabinet doors and interior paneling. Spliced edges allow for seamless book-matched patterns, and the coniferous origin places this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Planed Larch Veneer Sheets

Larch coniferous wood peeled and planed to precise ≤6 mm thickness for high-end furniture veneering. Provides durable, attractive grain patterns.

Radiata Pine Backer Veneer

Thin 1.5 mm radiata pine veneer sheets, spliced edge-to-edge for plywood backer layers in cabinet manufacturing. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Radiata Pine Rotary Cut Veneer

Rotary-cut radiata pine logs produce continuous veneer sheets ≤6 mm thick, ideal for construction plywood. Lightly sanded and end-jointed for extended lengths.

Raw Sliced Douglas Fir Veneer for Boat Building

Unplaned sliced Douglas fir sheets not exceeding 6 mm, sourced for marine plywood in boat hull construction. Natural grain provides strength in curved laminations, and the coniferous nature qualifies this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Sanded Cedar Veneer Panels

Coniferous cedar wood peeled and sanded to a fine finish, thickness ≤6 mm, for decorative veneering on doors and furniture. Spliced edges allow large seamless sheets.

Sanded Douglas Fir End-Jointed Veneer Panels

Douglas fir veneers sanded smooth, end-jointed into wider panels under 6 mm thick, for plywood cores or decorative overlays. The finger-jointing ensures stability without exceeding veneering tolerances, and the coniferous origin places this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Sanded Douglas Fir Veneer

Sliced Douglas fir veneer sheets, 2.5 mm thick, sanded on both faces for high-end interior paneling and plywood cores. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Scots Pine Sliced Veneer

European Scots pine sliced lengthwise to fine ≤6 mm sheets for premium cabinet veneers. Planed and spliced for seamless application.

Siberian Spruce Sliced Veneer

Lengthwise sliced Siberian spruce veneer, 3.8 mm thick, planed for acoustic paneling and guitar backs. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

S-P-F Mixed Veneer Sheets

Mixed spruce-pine-fir veneer sliced from S-P-F stands to ≤6 mm, per subheading note for S-P-F. Used in engineered wood products.

Spliced Douglas Fir Veneer

Douglas fir veneer sheets spliced side-by-side, sliced to 0.5-6 mm for seamless large panels in millwork. Sanded for paint adhesion.

Spliced Douglas Fir Veneer Sheets for Plywood

Tape-spliced Douglas fir veneers under 6 mm thick, designed for outer layers of structural plywood panels. Splicing creates continuous widths for large sheets, and the coniferous nature qualifies this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Spliced Pine Veneer Panels

End-jointed and spliced Scots pine veneer sheets, 4 mm thick, sanded for use in laminated wood flooring and plywood production. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

Spruce Plywood Veneer

Sliced spruce wood sheets, peeled to under 6 mm thickness, often sanded for uniform application in laminated wood products. Ideal for interior plywood facing and cabinetry veneering.

Western Hem-Fir Sliced Veneer

Hem-fir wood sliced lengthwise into thin sheets not exceeding 6 mm, planed for edge matching in veneering applications. Sourced from mixed hemlock-fir stands, used in structural plywood.

Western Red Cedar Veneer Sheets

Thin sheets of Western red cedar (coniferous) sliced to 3 mm thickness, planed and sanded for veneering applications in furniture and cabinetry. The coniferous origin and thickness under 6 mm place this product under tariff item 4408.10.00.

White Fir End-Jointed Veneer

White fir veneer end-jointed into long sheets ≤6 mm thick, sliced for flooring substrates. Processed to extend length without waste.

Dark Red Meranti Veneer Sheets

Thin sheets of Dark Red Meranti wood, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for veneering furniture and cabinetry. This tropical hardwood veneer is classified under tariff item 4408.31.00 as it is a tropical wood veneer sheet, meeting the thickness and processing requirements.

Light Red Meranti Sliced Veneer Panels

Sliced Light Red Meranti veneer panels, planed and sanded to under 6 mm thickness, ideal for decorative interior paneling and high-end flooring underlay. These panels are classified under tariff item 4408.31.00 as they are tropical wood veneer sheets of Light Red Meranti, meeting the thickness and surface preparation criteria.

Light Red Meranti Spliced Veneer for Plywood

Spliced Light Red Meranti veneer sheets, planed to 3-5 mm thickness, designed for core layers in marine-grade plywood production. These sheets are classified under tariff item 4408.31.00 as they are tropical wood veneer sheets of Light Red Meranti, with splicing and planing permitted under the heading.

Meranti Bakau End-Jointed Veneer Strips

End-jointed strips of Meranti Bakau tropical wood, peeled and sanded to ≤6 mm for plywood core manufacturing and boat building veneers. These strips are classified under tariff item 4408.31.00 as they are tropical wood veneer sheets of Meranti Bakau, meeting the thickness and processing requirements.

Meranti Bakau Planed Veneer for Cabinetry

Planed Meranti Bakau veneer panels not exceeding 6 mm, peeled for kitchen cabinet and architectural millwork applications. These panels are classified under tariff item 4408.31.00 as they are tropical wood veneer sheets of Meranti Bakau, with planing and peeling permitted under the heading.

Sanded Dark Red Meranti Furniture Veneer

Premium sanded Dark Red Meranti veneer sheets under 6 mm thick, sliced lengthwise for luxury furniture facing and restoration projects. These sheets are classified under tariff item 4408.31.00 as they are tropical wood veneer sheets of Dark Red Meranti, meeting the thickness and sanding requirements.

Acajou d'Afrique Peeled Veneer for Furniture

Peeled veneer sheets from Khaya spp. (African mahogany), thickness under 6 mm, planed for furniture facing and restoration projects. This product falls under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, not exceeding 6 mm, planed.

African Mahogany Architectural Veneer

Sliced and sanded Acajou d'Afrique veneer sheets ≤6 mm for architectural millwork and wall paneling systems, end-jointed for large seamless panels. This product is classified under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, end-jointed, not exceeding 6 mm.

African Mahogany End-Jointed Veneer Panels

End-jointed sheets of Acajou d'Afrique veneer, sliced lengthwise to ≤6 mm thickness, sanded for smooth lamination in plywood manufacturing. Used primarily for interior paneling and decorative applications. This product falls under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, end-jointed, not exceeding 6 mm.

African Mahogany Spliced Veneer Backing

Spliced sheets of Acajou d'Afrique veneer, not exceeding 6 mm thickness, used as backing material for marquetry and inlaid woodwork. Prepared through slicing and finger-jointing for stability. This product is classified under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, spliced, not exceeding 6 mm.

African Mahogany Veneer Sheets

Thin sheets of Acajou d'Afrique (Khaya spp.), sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used for veneering furniture and cabinetry. These sheets are typically sanded and end-jointed for seamless application in plywood or laminates. This product falls under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, end-jointed, not exceeding 6 mm.

Andiroba Veneer Sheets

Thin veneer sheets of Andiroba (Carapa guianensis), a tropical hardwood from the Amazon, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm. These sheets are used for veneering in boat building and other applications requiring durable, oily wood.

Anigre Figured Veneer Backing Sheets

High-figure Anigre veneer sheets, sliced thin at 0.5 mm for decorative backing in laminated panels and marquetry. Tropical Aningeria spp. grain enhances contrast. This product meets the criteria for tariff item 4408.39.00 as other tropical wood veneer.

Anigre Veneer for Boat Interior Trim

Marine-grade sanded Anigre veneer sheets ≤6 mm thick, end-jointed for yacht interior paneling and trim. Tropical Aningeria provides durable, light-colored finish. This product is classified under 4408.39.00 as other tropical wood veneer.

Anigre Veneer Sheets for Cabinetry

Thin Anigre (Aningeria spp.) wood veneer sheets, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm, planed and sanded for smooth application. Used primarily for high-end cabinet doors and furniture surfaces. This product is classified under 4408.39.00 as other tropical wood veneer.

Balau Veneer Sheets

Balau (Shorea spp.) veneer sheets from Southeast Asia, sliced thinly to ≤6 mm for decking and cladding applications. The tropical hardwood is known for its durability and is used in exterior veneering.

Book-Matched Anigre Veneer for Wall Panels

Book-matched sliced Anigre veneer sheets, sanded and under 6 mm thick, creating symmetrical grain patterns for interior wall cladding. Derived from tropical Aningeria trees. This product precisely matches tariff item 4408.39.00 for other tropical wood veneer.

Cumaru Veneer Sheets

Cumaru (Dipteryx odorata) veneer sheets, a Brazilian tropical hardwood, sliced to ≤6 mm for flooring and heavy-duty paneling. The wood is planed for lamination and has a highly durable, oily texture.

End-Jointed Anigre Veneer Panels

Spliced and end-jointed Anigre (Aningeria spp.) veneer sheets, sliced lengthwise not exceeding 6 mm thick, for seamless large-panel applications in furniture. Processed for uniformity while retaining natural grain. This product is classified under 4408.39.00 as other tropical wood veneer.

End-Jointed Ipe Veneer for Flooring Underlay

End-jointed Ipe (Tabebuia spp.) tropical hardwood veneers, sliced precisely to 4 mm thickness, used as underlay for engineered flooring. The end-jointing allows for extended-length sheets suitable for lamination. This product falls under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, not exceeding 6 mm, that has been joined.

End-Jointed Keruing Tropical Veneer

End-jointed Keruing (Dipterocarpus spp.) tropical veneers, 3 mm thick, used for commercial plywood and formwork sheathing. The end-jointing creates longer sheets for lamination. This product is classified under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet not exceeding 6 mm, joined for veneering purposes.

End-Jointed Okoume Veneer Panels

End-jointed Okoume tropical veneers, sliced to 6 mm or less, used for plywood core and decorative facing in marine plywood. The end-jointing extends sheet length for lamination. This product falls under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, joined, not exceeding 6 mm in thickness.

End-Jointed Sapele Veneer for Cabinetry

Premium sapele mahogany tropical veneers, end-jointed for continuous grain in kitchen cabinets and fine joinery, sliced to 0.6 mm thickness. This product is classified under tariff item 4408.39.00 as a tropical wood veneer sheet, end-jointed, not exceeding 6 mm.

Goncalo Alves Veneer

Goncalo Alves (Astronium spp.) veneer from Brazil, peeled into ≤6 mm sheets for musical instruments, gunstocks, and high-end cabinetry. The wood features dramatic grain patterns and may be sanded but not otherwise processed.

Iroko Veneer for Plywood

Iroko (Milicia excelsa) veneer from Africa, peeled into thin sheets ≤6 mm for core or face veneers in marine plywood and exterior paneling. The wood is a durable tropical alternative to teak and may be sanded or spliced.

Jatoba Veneer for Cabinetry

Jatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) veneer from Brazil, peeled into ≤6 mm sheets for kitchen cabinets and interior trim. The cherry-like tropical wood is often end-jointed for bookmatched patterns.

Kempas Tropical Veneer

Kempas (Koompassia malaccensis) veneer from Malaysia, sliced to ≤6 mm for structural plywood and shopfitting. The red hardwood is sanded for glue adhesion.

Khaya Mahogany Veneer Sheets

Khaya mahogany (African mahogany) veneer sheets, sliced to a thickness not exceeding 6 mm for furniture and cabinetry veneering. The sheets are typically planed and sanded for smooth application.

Khaya Spp. Planed Veneer for Boat Interior

Planed veneer sheets from African mahogany (Khaya spp.), sliced to under 6 mm for marine interior paneling and trim. The sanded finish ensures smooth lamination onto curved surfaces. This product falls under tariff item 4408.39.00 as it is a tropical wood veneer, not elsewhere specified.

Khaya Spp. Sliced Veneer for Cabinetry

Sliced African mahogany (Khaya spp.) veneer sheets, planed and sanded, not exceeding 6 mm thick, ideal for high-end kitchen cabinets. These sheets are sourced from sustainable tropical forests and prepared for lamination. They are classified under 4408.39.00 as other tropical wood veneers.

Kosso Tropical Veneer

Kosso (Pterocarpus erinaceus) veneer, a rosewood relative from Africa, sliced thin for decorative panels. The tropical wood is used in high-end veneering applications.