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.
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 not of a tropical wood species
Covers veneer sheets of other (non-tropical) wood, sawn, sliced or peeled, not exceeding 6 mm.
If the veneer is already bonded into plywood panels
Plywood consisting solely of sheets of wood, each ply not exceeding 6 mm thickness.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the veneer thickness does not exceed 6 mm and that the Ipe is from a tropical wood species listed in the Customs Tariff
• Provide a commercial invoice with the botanical name (Tabebuia spp.) to expedite CBSA clearance
• Check if a CITES permit is required for the specific Ipe species
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