Aspen Sliced Tabletop Blanks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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