Western Hem-Fir Sliced Veneer from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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)