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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the veneer is of other tropical wood species not listed
Covers other tropical wood veneers not specifically named in 4408.31
If the veneer is of non-tropical wood
For veneer sheets of wood other than tropical species
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the veneer thickness does not exceed 6 mm and is sliced or peeled, not solid wood
• Provide a species certificate (e.g
• Shorea spp.) to CBSA to confirm Dark Red Meranti classification
• Verify the wood is not from endangered sources unless CITES permits are held
Related Products under Tariff item 4408.31.00
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
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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
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Sanded Dark Red Meranti Furniture Veneer
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