Douglas Fir Rotary Cut Veneer Sheets from Japan
Thin Douglas fir wood sheets obtained by rotary cutting logs, with thickness not exceeding 6 mm, used primarily for plywood production and furniture veneering. These sheets are typically planed or sanded for smooth surfaces and may be end-jointed for wider panels. Classified under HTS 4408.10.01.25 as coniferous veneering sheets of Douglas fir.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species certification as Douglas fir via botanical identification to avoid misclassification to other coniferous codes
• Ensure thickness documentation shows ≤6mm; exceeding this shifts to thicker lumber headings
• Provide evidence of veneering/plywood end-use if customs questions primary classification