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.
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 from a non-tropical wood species
Covers other wood veneers not of tropical species, within the same thickness limits.
If the veneer is used to make plywood with at least one outer ply of tropical wood
Plywood with outer plies of tropical wood, each ply not exceeding 6 mm.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the Keruing veneer is sliced or peeled and does not exceed 6 mm in thickness
• Declare the end-jointing process on the customs documentation
• Be aware that Keruing may have resin content that requires special handling during transport
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