Chinese Birch Veneer Substrate Panels from Japan
Chinese-sourced European birch veneer substrate panels, sliced from Betula pendula, exceeding 6 mm in thickness, sanded for use as backing in high-end veneered furniture. This product is classified under tariff item 4407.96.00 as sliced birch wood, not yet reduced to veneer thickness.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the panels exceed 6 mm in thickness; if they are 6 mm or less, they are classified as veneer under heading 44.08
• Confirm the panels are not laminated or used as a core in plywood, which would be heading 44.12
• Provide species documentation to support classification under 4407.96.00