Sliced Hemlock Veneer Backing Sheets

Thin sliced hemlock sheets >6mm thick used as backing for decorative panels, sawn lengthwise, sanded, untreated. Covered by HTS 4407.19.0065 as other hemlock not further processed.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4408.31.01.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If sliced/peeled ≤6mm thick

Veneer sheets coniferous ≤6mm classify under dedicated veneer heading 4408.

4411.93Lower: 13.9% vs 35%

If fiberboard made from hemlock

Processed into density fiberboard moves to heading 4411.

4401.32.00Same rate: 35%

If agglomerated into briquettes

Hemlock by-products compressed into briquettes per note go to 4401.32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Measure thickness post-slicing; under 6mm shifts to veneer heading 4408

Stack properly to avoid damage; declare flatness tolerances

Species cert mandatory to distinguish from tropical hardwoods

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