Peled Okoume Lumber from China
Okoume (Aucoumea klaineana) tropical plywood face veneer peeled to >6mm boards, sanded. 4407.29.02 for sliced/peeled tropical wood not reduced to ≤6mm sheets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Thickness tolerance ±0.5mm critical; under 6mm becomes veneer (4408)
• Gabon origin docs standard for okoume; include sustainability certs
• Stack properly to prevent warping; customs inspects for defects