Douglas Fir Sliced Veneer Backing Sheets from Japan
Sliced Douglas fir sheets exceeding 6mm thickness, lightly sanded, used as backing for decorative panels. Classified HTS 4407.19.0057 as sliced coniferous wood of Douglas-fir, untreated. Provides stable substrate for high-end furniture and cabinetry veneering.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.76.0110%Softwood timber and lumber products provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 37 of this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure veneer core thickness precisely; under 6mm shifts to Chapter 44 veneer headings
• Include end-use statement confirming backing material vs decorative face veneer
• Avoid starch binders in processing; any treatment disqualifies 'not treated' status