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Western Hem-Fir Sliced Veneer

Hem-fir wood sliced lengthwise into thin sheets not exceeding 6 mm, planed for edge matching in veneering applications. Sourced from mixed hemlock-fir stands, used in structural plywood. Qualifies under HTS 4408.10.01 as processed coniferous veneer.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4407.14.00.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

If Hem-fir if sawn >6 mm thickness

Applies per subheading note for thicker mixed hemlock-fir lumber.

4408.90.01Same rate: 37.5%

If layered or laminated during slicing

Laminated wood sheets over basic sliced veneer go to non-coniferous if applicable.

4421.99.60.00Lower: 17.6% vs 37.5%

If cut into molding profiles post-slicing

Profiled or molded wood strips shift to 4421 articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use precise species documentation; Hem-fir mixtures follow 4407.14 note logic

• Check for splicing; declare as 'spliced veneer' to match statistical suffixes

• Ensure no chemical treatments that could reclassify as modified wood (4411)

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