Aspen Sliced Tabletop Blanks from Japan
Quartersawn aspen sliced into 20 mm thick matched panels for round tabletop blanks, sanded. HTS 4407.97.00 for sliced/peeled aspen (Populus tremula) exceeding 6 mm thickness. Bookmatched grain pattern enhances dining furniture aesthetics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Number panels sequentially on edges to maintain bookmatch pattern for importers
• Apply wax coating to end grain immediately after slicing to prevent checking
• Declare exact flitch yield percentage; overclaimed recovery flags undervaluation