Hem-Fir Peeled Veneer from Japan
Peeled from mixed hemlock-fir stands into ≤6 mm sheets, sanded for structural panels. Follows 4407.14 Hem-fir definition. HTS 4408.10.01 coniferous veneer.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Cite Hem-fir note for proportion variability
• Inspect for bark remnants affecting grade
• Declare peeling method (flat vs rotary)