End-Jointed Cherry Wood Veneer for Plywood
End-jointed cherry veneer panels are sliced cherry wood sheets (thickness ≤6 mm), finger-jointed at ends for length extension, sanded for smoothness, and used in laminated plywood manufacturing. The end-jointing qualifies the product as processed veneer under tariff item 4408.90.00, which covers other wood sheets for veneering or plywood.
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 |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredECCCWildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCCRequiredHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 4406110000–4412990000).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 4408).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 4408900010; Equal To 4408900020; Equal To 4408900040; Equal To 4408900050; Equal To 4408900060; Equal To 4408900070; Equal To 4408900080; Equal To 4408900090; Equal To 4408900010; Equal To 4408900020; Equal To 4408900040; Equal To 4408900050; Equal To 4408900060; Equal To 4408900070; Equal To 4408900080; Equal To 4408900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the panels are used as face layers in plywood and are part of a plywood panel
Plywood panels with veneer faces are classified under heading 44.12, not as separate veneer sheets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the veneer thickness is ≤6 mm; thicker sheets may be classified under heading 44.07
• Provide a detailed product description including species and processing (end-jointed, finger-jointed) to avoid delays
• Check if the cherry species is subject to any import restrictions under Canadian regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 4408.90.00
Ash Planed Veneer Sheets
Planed ash wood veneer sheets, sliced lengthwise to a maximum thickness of 6 mm, with spliced edges for larger panels. These sheets are used for lamination in sports equipment and musical instruments, falling under the 'Other' category of heading 44.08.
Bamboo Veneer Sheets
Sliced bamboo veneer sheets, not exceeding 6 mm thick, planed and suitable for flooring and wall panels. Chapter note 6 equates bamboo with wood, so these sheets fall under heading 44.08 as 'other' wood veneers.
Birch Spliced Veneer for Cabinetry
End-jointed birch veneer sheets, sliced to under 6 mm thickness, planed for strong adhesive bonding. Used for kitchen cabinet faces and plywood cores, these sheets are classified under the 'Other' category of heading 44.08.
Black Maple Spliced Door Skin Veneer
Spliced black maple veneer sheets at 2.5 mm, sliced, sanded, and end-jointed for interior door skins. The black maple (Acer nigrum) is a woody material, and the processing qualifies it under tariff item 4408.90.00.
Book-Matched Spliced Birch Veneer
Book-matched birch veneer panels (Betula spp.), sliced to not exceed 6 mm in thickness, spliced along edges to create mirror-image grain patterns for tabletops and doors. The splicing qualifies the product as processed veneer under tariff item 4408.90.00, which covers other wood sheets for veneering or plywood.
Cherry Book-Match Spliced Veneer Sheets
Book-matched spliced cherry veneer features mirrored grain patterns from sequential slices, edge-spliced, not exceeding 6 mm in thickness, planed for premium furniture and interior paneling. The splicing qualifies the product as processed veneer under tariff item 4408.90.00, which covers other wood sheets for veneering or plywood.